Seek Quote by Gregory Brown
““Romans 3:10-11 says, “As it is written: ‘There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.” Sin affects man in such a way that he will not seek God. He will not come after him. God had to take the initiative. Christ came to seek and to save those who were lost (Luke 19:10). We cannot seek him and couldn’t find him if we did—we are lost.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Romans 3:10-11, New Testament, 1st century AD
Humanity’s fallen nature prevents self‑initiated pursuit of God, requiring divine initiative for salvation.
In simple terms: People can’t find God on their own; God must act first.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine initiative, not personal effort.
Themes
theity
salvation
divine initiative
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual searching
- church teaching
- mission work
Key Concepts
Original sin
theology of grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when you feel spiritually lost?
- Can you recognize divine initiative in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human agency still matters in responding to God’s call.
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