Self-righteousness exclaims, "I will not be saved in God's…
“Self-righteousness exclaims, "I will not be saved in God's way; I will make a new road to heaven; I will not bow before God's grace; I will not accept the atonement which God has wrought out in the person of Jesus; I will be my own redeemer; I will enter heaven by my own strength, and glorify my own merits." The Lord is very wroth against self-righteousness. I do not know of anything against which His fury burneth more than against this, because this touches Him in a very tender point, it insults the glory and honor of His Son Jesus Christ.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Self‑reliance in salvation offuses God, showing arrogance and rejecting divine grace.
In simple terms: Relying on yourself for salvation offends God.
Key Takeaway
Humility before divine grace.
Themes
faith
humility
pride
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual arrogance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true humility look like in daily life?
- How can one recognize pride before it harms?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often resists humility.