Computers Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
“Grace does not work like a penny in a slot machine. Grace will move you only when you want it to move you, and only when you let it move you. The supernatural order supposes the freedom of the natural order, but it does not destroy it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Freedom of Grace, 1955
Grace acts only when we willingly accept it, not as a forced mechanism.
In simple terms: Grace requires consent.
Key Takeaway
Open heart to receive grace.
Themes
grace
free will
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
consent
divine assistance
inner freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you resist grace when it challenges you?
- How does free will shape spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Grace may be misunderstood as external control.
![“Many, I fear, would like glory, who have no wish for grace. They would [want to] have the wages, but not the work; the harvest, but not the labor; the reaping, but not the sowing; the reward, but not the battle. But it may not be.” quote by J. C. Ryle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/500/j-c-ryle-789_battle_many-i-fear-would-like-glory-who-have-no_1039349.jpg)
