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Appreciate Quote by Jerry Bridges

“Grace is never cheap. It is absolutely free to us, but infinitely expensive to God... Anyone who is prone to use grace as a license for irresponsible, sinful behavior, surely does not appreciate the infinite price God paid to give us His grace.” quote by Jerry Bridges
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“Grace is never cheap. It is absolutely free to us, but infinitely expensive to God... Anyone who is prone to use grace as a license for irresponsible, sinful behavior, surely does not appreciate the infinite price God paid to give us His grace.”

Jerry Bridges

About This Quote

Grace is a free gift to humanity but carries an immense cost to the divine, demanding responsible use.

In simple terms: Grace is free for us but costly to God, requiring responsibility.

Key Takeaway

Use grace responsibly, honoring its divine cost.

Themes

responsibility spirituality ethics

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • religious practice
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

theology grace moral accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you treat grace as a license or a responsibility?
  • How does recognizing its cost affect your actions?
A Different Perspective

Grace can be misunderstood as permission for misconduct.

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