Be humble Quote by Anonymous
“We have a strange illusion that mere time cancels sin. I have heard others, and I have heard myself, recounting cruelties and falsehoods committed in boyhood as if they were no concern of the present speaker's, and even with laughter. But mere time does nothing either to the fact or to the guilt of a sin. The guilt is washed out not by time but by repentance and the blood of Christ: if we have repented these early sins we should remember the price of our forgiveness and be humble.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christian preaching on repentance, early 20th century
Time alone does not erase wrongdoing; true forgiveness requires repentance and Christ’s sacrifice.
In simple terms: Time doesn’t erase sin; repentance does.
Seek repentance, not just time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- counseling
- church teaching
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront past wrongs?
- What role does humility play in forgiveness?
Time may soften memory but not moral responsibility.