Accepted Quote by Anonymous
“Repentance was never yet produced in any man's heart apart from the grace of God. As soon may you expect the leopard to regret the blood with which its fangs are moistened,—as soon might you expect the lion of the wood to abjure his cruel tyranny over the feeble beasts of the plain, as expect the sinner to make any confession, or offer any repentance that shall be accepted of God, unless grace shall first renew the heart.”
About This Quote
True repentance depends on divine grace, not human effort alone.
In simple terms: Repentance requires God's grace.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine grace before expecting repentance.
Themes
theity
grace
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal moral struggle
- spiritual counseling
- church teachings
Key Concepts
Theology
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize grace in your life?
- Can repentance occur without divine intervention?
A Different Perspective
Grace may be perceived as inaccessible to some.
![“Grace is given not to them who speak [their faith] but to those who live their faith.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d81/anonymous-1_actions-speak-louder_grace-is-given-not-to-them-who-speak-the_871327.jpg)
![“We have reached a situation where a theory has been accepted as fact by some, and possible contrary evidence is shunted aside. [This is] mythology rather than science.” quote by Robert Shapiro](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c31/robert-shapiro-26969_accepted_we-have-reached-a-situation-where-a-theo_19120.jpg)
