Grace Quote by Andy Stanley
““Grace is the offer of exactly what we do not deserve. Thus, it cannot be recognized or received until we are aware of precisely how undeserving we really are. It is the knowledge of what we do not deserve that allows us to receive grace for what it is. Unmerited. Unearned. Undeserved. For that reason, grace can only be experienced by those who acknowledge they are undeserving.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Grace: The Gift of Unmerited Favor, Andy Stanley, 2014
Grace is recognized only when we realize we are undeserving, making us open to unearned favor.
In simple terms: Grace comes when we admit we don’t deserve it.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge undeservedness to receive grace.
Themes
humility
spirituality
grace
self-awareness
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- confession
- humility practice
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
self-acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does admitting unworthiness change your view of blessings?
- Can humility be cultivated without self-deprecation?
A Different Perspective
Grace may be dismissed if one clings to self-righteousness.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
