God has surely promised His grace to the humbled: that is…
“God has surely promised His grace to the humbled: that is, to those who mourn over and despair of themselves. But a man cannot be thoroughly humbled till he realizes that his salvation is utterly beyond his own powers, counsels, efforts, will and works, and depends absolutely on the will, counsel, pleasure and work of Another -- God alone.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True humility comes from recognizing salvation is a divine gift, not earned by personal effort.
In simple terms: Humility means trusting God's grace
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine grace, not self‑reliance.
Themes
humility
faith
grace
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- counseling
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual dependence
self‑knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What does humility look like in daily life?
- How can we balance effort with trust in grace?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve salvation.