Take steadily some one sin, which seems to stand out…
“Take steadily some one sin, which seems to stand out before thee, to root it out, by God's grace, and every fibre of it. Purpose strongly, by the grace and strength of God, wholly to sacrifice this sin or sinful inclination to the love of God, to spare it not, until thou leave of it none remaining, neither root nor branch.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Gradually eliminate each sin with divine help, fully committing to eradicate it.
In simple terms: Remove sin step by step with God's aid.
Commit fully to eradicate each sin.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual counseling
- habit change
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize the smallest sin in daily life?
- What role does community play in overcoming sin?
Even with grace, human weakness can impede complete eradication.