Compassion Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Sin is a thing of time, but mercy is from everlasting. Transgression is but of yesterday, but mercy was ever of old. Before you and I sought the Lord, the Lord sought us.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of Grace, 1865
Sin is temporary but mercy endures forever, offering lasting forgiveness beyond past wrongs.
In simple terms: Mercy lasts forever, sin is fleeting.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting mercy, not temporary guilt.
Themes
forgiveness
eternity
grace
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- spiritual counseling
- confession
- healing
- restoration
Key Concepts
theology
redemption
divine nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embody mercy daily?
- What does eternal mercy mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Mercy may be limited by human misunderstanding.
