It is a great mistake to give a man who has not been…
““It is a great mistake to give a man who has not been convicted of sin, certain passages that were never meant for him. The Law is what he needs. Do not offer the consolation of the gospel until he sees and knows he is guilty before God. We must give enough of the Law to take away all self-righteousness. I pity the man who preaches only one side of the truth, always the gospel and never the Law.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True repentance requires confronting personal sin before accepting grace, balancing law and gospel.
In simple terms: Confess sin before embracing grace.
Key Takeaway
Balance law and gospel for true repentance.
Themes
faith
repentance
law
gospel
self‑righteousness
Mood
serious
didactic
Type
Christianity:1
Failure:0
Gospel:1
Grace:1
Law:1
Self righteousness:1
Torah:0
Convicted Sin:1
Gospel Law:1
Consolation Gospel:0
Righteousness Pity:1
When to use this quote
- sermon preparation
- personal study
- counseling
- faith community
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile law with love?
- What role does guilt play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May alienate those focused on grace alone.