All the tears of a penitent sinner, should he shed as many…
“All the tears of a penitent sinner, should he shed as many as there have fallen drops of rain, since the creation, to this day, cannot wash away one sin. The everLasting burnings in hell, cannot purify the flaming conscience, from the least sin.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Sin persists despite attempts at repentance; true cleansing requires divine grace, not merely tears or rituals.
In simple terms: Tears alone cannot erase sin.
Key Takeaway
Seek true repentance and divine forgiveness.
Themes
sin
repentance
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
grace
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true change come without divine help?
- What role does grace play in forgiveness?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot fully at sin.