Asks Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““The nearer Christ comes to a heart, the more it becomes conscious of its guilt; it will then either ask for his mercy and find peace, or else it will turn against Him because it is not yet ready to give up its sinfulness. Thus He will separate the good from the bad, the wheat from the chaff. Man's reaction to this Divine Presence will be the test: either it will call out all the opposition of egotistic natures, or else galvanize them into a regeneration and a resurrection.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Presence of Christ, 1965
He describes how encountering Christ makes one aware of guilt, prompting either repentance and peace or resistance, separating good from evil.
In simple terms: Encounter with Christ reveals guilt and demands a response.
Key Takeaway
Choose repentance over resistance.
Themes
faith
spirituality
morality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual counseling
- community worship
Key Concepts
sin
redemption
divine judgment
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true repentance look like today?
- How can one support those resisting spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex moral struggles.
