Business Quote by Desmond Ford
““Never think of justification as something that happens solely at the beginning of the Christian life, as though, once you are justified, you then roll up your sleeves and say, "We'd better get on with this business of sanctification or we will lose our justification." No! No! Justification is over you all the time, like the sun. Like the pillar of cloud in the desert that sheltered Israel from the heat. Justification and sanctification are like two railroad lines that run side by side all the way, all the days of your life. They may look as though they merge and join on the horizon. The fact is they run parallel, side by side, all the way. In other words, every minute of your standing before God does not depend on how you are doing, but on how Christ has done. That is the good news of the gospel.””
About This Quote
Justification is a continual, divine reality, not a one‑time event, and it runs parallel to sanctification throughout life.
In simple terms: Being justified by Christ is an ongoing reality.
Key Takeaway
Trust in continual divine grace.
Themes
theology
grace
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- ethical decisions
- spiritual disciplines
- church teaching
Key Concepts
justification
sanctification
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ongoing justification affect daily choices?
- In what ways do you experience grace daily?
A Different Perspective
Could be misinterpreted as passive spirituality.
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