Compassion Quote by Herman Witsius
““Divine compassion published to wretched man, immediately upon his fall, the first doctrine of grace; in such a manner, indeed, as in few words, and those almost enigmatical, summarily to contain the whole Gospel; we have that first promise, Gen. 3:14, 15: “And the Lord said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field: upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life. And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Genesis 3:14‑15, Old Testament
Divine compassion is shown to humanity through the promise of grace, symbolized by the serpent’s curse and its eventual defeat.
In simple terms: God offers grace despite humanity’s fall.
Key Takeaway
Recognize grace in hardship.
Themes
theace
divine promise
human fall
redemption
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual reflection
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Theology
grace
covenant
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this promise influence personal forgiveness?
- What does “bruise the head” mean today?
A Different Perspective
Grace may be abstract and hard to apply practically.
