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Divine life Quote by James Montgomery Boice

“if we are justified we will have that nature of God that will increasingly and inevitably express itself in forgiveness, just as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven us, we will be able to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt. 6:12). The Lutherans says: “We are…” quote by James Montgomery Boice
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““if we are justified we will have that nature of God that will increasingly and inevitably express itself in forgiveness, just as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven us, we will be able to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors” (Matt. 6:12). The Lutherans says: “We are justified by faith alone, but not by a faith which is alone.” It is always faith and life: first, the life of God within; then faith; then, the expression of the inner, divine life in what we do. The conclusion is: if we do not forgive, we are not forgiven. We are not justified. We are not God’s children, regardless of what our profession may be.””

James Montgomery Boice

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About This Quote

Justification requires embodying divine forgiveness; without forgiving others, one cannot claim true forgiveness or be God's child.

In simple terms: Forgiveness is proof of justification.

Key Takeaway

Forgiving others validates one's own forgiveness.

Themes

theology ethics spirituality Christian doctrine justification

Mood

reflective serious hopeful

Type

scriptural theological didactic

When to use this quote

  • personal repentance
  • conflict resolution
  • pastoral counseling
  • community reconciliation

Key Concepts

faith divine nature forgiveness human conduct

Practical Applications

  • teaching forgiveness in churches
  • guiding personal spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does forgiving others reflect one's inner faith?
  • What are the consequences of withholding forgiveness?

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