Accepting Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Self-righteousness exclaims, "I will not be saved in God's way; I will make a new road to heaven; I will not bow before God's grace; I will not accept the atonement which God has wrought out in the person of Jesus; I will be my own redeemer; I will enter heaven by my own strength, and glorify my own merits." The Lord is very wroth against self-righteousness. I do not know of anything against which His fury burneth more than against this, because this touches Him in a very tender point, it insults the glory and honor of His Son Jesus Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Dangers of Self‑Righteousness", 1865
Self‑reliance in salvation offuses God, showing arrogance and rejecting divine grace.
In simple terms: Relying on yourself for salvation offends God.
Key Takeaway
Humility before divine grace.
Themes
faith
humility
pride
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical decision making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual arrogance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true humility look like in daily life?
- How can one recognize pride before it harms?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often resists humility.
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