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“The next time the devil tempts you to think that you are not worthy to approach God, here is what I advise: Agree. Say, “You are right. I am not worthy to approach God. I never was worthy to approach God. I never will be worthy to approach God. My access to God’s presence is not based on my…” quote by Greg Laurie
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“The next time the devil tempts you to think that you are not worthy to approach God, here is what I advise: Agree. Say, “You are right. I am not worthy to approach God. I never was worthy to approach God. I never will be worthy to approach God. My access to God’s presence is not based on my worthiness, it is based on what Christ did for me on the cross.”

Greg Laurie

About This Quote

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

The advice is to acknowledge feelings of unworthiness before God, then remind oneself that access to God is granted through Christ’s sacrifice, not personal merit.

In simple terms: Accept unworthiness, rely on Christ’s work.

Key Takeaway

Remember grace, not self-worth, when approaching God.

Themes

faith humility grace

Mood

reflective reverent

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • confessional worship
  • counseling sessions
  • teaching sermons
  • daily meditation

Key Concepts

theology spiritual surrender self-acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does acknowledging unworthiness affect your prayer life?
  • In what ways can you practice grace without feeling unworthy?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as endorsing self-deprecation.

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