Sinners Know Quote by Jared C. Wilson
““If anything, we should be astounded they let us into the community. Given what we know of ourselves, given that we are the worst sinners we know, it is a staggeringly arrogant thing to begrudge any other repentant follower of Jesus a place at the dance. If the bar was low enough to allow our entry, what advantage is there to raising it?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Humility, 2018
We should be humbled to be welcomed into community, recognizing our own sinfulness, and not judge others for seeking grace.
In simple terms: Be humble and accept others in community.
Key Takeaway
Practice humility and welcome others without judgment.
Themes
humility
grace
community
judgment
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church fellowship
- personal confession
- interfaith dialogue
- mentoring
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
self‑awareness
inclusion
Questions to Reflect On
- What judgments do you hold about others' worth?
- How can you extend grace more freely?
A Different Perspective
Some may view humility as weakness; cultural differences affect perceptions of sin.
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