--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I forget that the only way that God…" description: "\"“When I forget that the only way that God could stand to have me in his family was by crushing the Son he loves-that without the perfect record of some..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d7/elyse-m-fitzpatrick-14294_christianity_when-i-forget-that-the-only-way-that-god_836461.jpg" --- # When I forget that the only way that God could stand to… ![“When I forget that the only way that God could stand to have me in his family was by crushing the Son he loves-that without the perfect record of someone else I could not stand before his judicious holiness, that on my own I do not have within me either the desire or the power to please God-I am…” quote by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d7/elyse-m-fitzpatrick-14294_christianity_when-i-forget-that-the-only-way-that-god_836461.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d7/elyse-m-fitzpatrick-14294_christianity_when-i-forget-that-the-only-way-that-god_836461.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2d7/elyse-m-fitzpatrick-14294_christianity_when-i-forget-that-the-only-way-that-god_836461.jpg) > ““When I forget that the only way that God could stand to have me in his family was by crushing the Son he loves-that without the perfect record of someone else I could not stand before his judicious holiness, that on my own I do not have within me either the desire or the power to please God-I am tempted to believe that I'm really pretty good. And although I might need a nip or tuck, if I try hard enough, I can accomplish all he has called me to. It's when we forget the gospel, when we think we're not really all that bad, not so much in need, not so far from Christlikeness, that pride, arrogance, and the inevitable guilt crush hope and faith.”” [Elyse M. Fitzpatrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/elyse-m-fitzpatrick/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing personal inadequacy before God highlights reliance on Christ’s sacrifice and humility, warning against pride that distorts faith. **In simple terms:** We need Christ, not our own merit, to be accepted by God. Key Takeaway Embrace humility and trust in Christ’s work. 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