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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.” quote by Thomas Adams
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“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.”

Thomas Adams

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper spiritual health.

Themes

spirituality sin grace

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual practice
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

theology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize true grace?
  • What distinguishes superficial pain from deeper health?
A Different Perspective

Spiritual concepts can be abstract.

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