Grace Quote by Jerry Bridges
![“C. Samuel Storms has so aptly written, Grace ceases to be grace if God is compelled to bestow it in the presence of human merit. . . . Grace ceases to be grace if God is compelled to withdraw it in the presence of human demerit. . . . [Grace] is treating a person without the slightest reference to…” quote by Jerry Bridges](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/89c/jerry-bridges-1451_purpose-of-god_c-samuel-storms-has-so-aptly-written-gra_734611.jpg)
““C. Samuel Storms has so aptly written, Grace ceases to be grace if God is compelled to bestow it in the presence of human merit. . . . Grace ceases to be grace if God is compelled to withdraw it in the presence of human demerit. . . . [Grace] is treating a person without the slightest reference to desert whatsoever, but solely according to the infinite goodness and sovereign purpose of God.4””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges, 1995
Grace is given unconditionally, not based on human merit or demerit.
In simple terms: Grace is independent of human worth.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine generosity beyond personal performance.
Themes
theology
grace
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- worship
- personal reflection
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
Divine sovereignty
unconditional love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does unconditional grace affect moral choices?
- Can grace coexist with accountability?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on grace may discourage personal responsibility.
![“Through the grace of a thief, one can become a thief and through the grace of a Gnani [the enlightened one], one can become a Gnani [the enlightened one].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/102/dada-bhagwan-31_enlightened_through-the-grace-of-a-thief-one-can-bec_4725.jpg)
