Joy Quote by Bible
“Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons which need no repentance”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of Luke, Chapter 10, Verse 10
Heaven rejoices more over a repentant sinner than over many righteous people who need no repentance.
In simple terms: God values repentance over self‑righteousness.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and repentance.
Themes
spirituality
forgiveness
humility
redemption
Mood
hopeful
serene
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual counseling
- church teachings
- community support
Key Concepts
repentance
divine joy
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true repentance look like?
- How can we celebrate others' transformation?
A Different Perspective
Self‑righteousness can blind one to growth.
![“We need repentance. You see, repentance is not only going to a priest and confessing. We must free ourselves from the obsession of thoughts. We fall many times during our life, and it is absolutely necessary to reveal everything [in Confession] to a priest who is a witness to our repentance…” quote by Elder Thaddeus of Vitovnica](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/84a/elder-thaddeus-of-vitovnica-33_christianity_we-need-repentance-you-see-repentance-is_41357.jpg)
