Grace Quote by John Calvin
““God has not rendered you due punishment, but bestows upon you unmerited grace. If you wish to be an alien from grace, boast your merits," (in Psa 70) Again, "You are nothing in yourself, sin is yours, merit God's. Punishment is your due; and when the reward shall come, God shall crown his own gifts, not your merits,””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Commentary on Psalm 70, 1559
Divine grace is unearned, while human merit is insufficient; true reward comes from God, not self‑praise.
In simple terms: Grace is free; merit is not enough.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and trust God's gifts.
Themes
thedom
humility
faith
Mood
reflective
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal repentance
- spiritual counseling
- teaching
- church services
Key Concepts
Grace
merit
divine justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with reliance on divine grace?
- What does “unmerited grace” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot earn salvation; reliance on grace is essential.
![“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)
