Sinner Quote by G C Berkouwer
““In the Gospels, being a sinner means being lost ... There is no way for man to escape the condition of being lost ... The lost can only be sought and found.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Lost and Found, G C Berkouwer, 1965
Human sinfulness leaves us spiritually lost; only divine seeking can locate and restore us.
In simple terms: Sin makes us lost; God seeks us.
Seek divine guidance and repentance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- confession
- spiritual counseling
- life turning points
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “being lost” mean to you?
- How can you become a seeker for others?
The metaphor may not address secular perspectives on moral failure.