Skip to content

The inner life is bruised by a running against the laws of…

“The inner life is bruised by a running against the laws of the Kingdom. The bruises are guilt complexes, a sense of inferiority, of missing the mark, of being out of harmony with God and with oneself, a sense of wrongness. Divine forgiveness wipes out all that sense of inner hurt and condemnation…” quote by E. Stanley Jones
Download Open image
““The inner life is bruised by a running against the laws of the Kingdom. The bruises are guilt complexes, a sense of inferiority, of missing the mark, of being out of harmony with God and with oneself, a sense of wrongness. Divine forgiveness wipes out all that sense of inner hurt and condemnation. Brings a sense of at-homeness- at home with God and oneself and with life. The universe opens its arms and takes one in. You are accepted- by God, by yourself, and by life. All self-loathing, self-rejection, all inferiorities drop away. You are a child of God; born from above, you walk the earth, a conqueror, afraid of nothing. Healed at the heart, you can say to life: "Come on, I'm ready for anything.””

E. Stanley Jones

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine forgiveness removes guilt and inferiority, restoring a sense of belonging and confidence.

In simple terms: God’s forgiveness heals inner wounds.

Key Takeaway

Accept forgiveness and live confidently.

Themes

forgiveness identity healing spiritual confidence

Mood

hopeful reassuring

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • counseling
  • prayer
  • meditation
  • personal transformation

Key Concepts

psychology theology self‑acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner wounds need divine healing?
  • How can you practice self‑acceptance daily?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may be difficult to internalize.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by E. Stanley Jones

Explore all 109 E. Stanley Jones quotes

More Forgiveness quotes

Browse all 8,311 Forgiveness quotes