Sense of sin may be often great, and more felt than grace…
“Sense of sin may be often great, and more felt than grace; yet not be more than grace. A man feels the ache of his finger more sensibly than the health of his whole body; yet he knows that the ache of a finger is nothing so much as the health of the whole body.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Great sin feels intense, yet true grace surpasses it; bodily health is less apparent than the subtle ache of a finger, symbolizing deeper spiritual health over superficial sensations.
In simple terms: Grace outweighs sin.
Seek deeper spiritual health.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize true grace?
- What distinguishes superficial pain from deeper health?
Spiritual concepts can be abstract.