Can do Quote by John Owen
“Though we are commanded to 'wash ourselves', to 'cleanse ourselves from sins', to 'purge ourselves from all our iniquities', yet to imagine that we can do these things by our own efforts is to trample on the cross and grace of Jesus Christ. Whatever God works in us by his grace, he commands us to do as our duty. God works all in us and by us.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Works, 1655
Grace alone saves; attempts to earn salvation by personal effort undermine Christ’s sacrifice.
In simple terms: Grace, not works, saves.
Key Takeaway
Rely on divine grace, not self‑righteousness.
Themes
faith
grace
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- ethical living
Key Concepts
theology
salvation doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we trust grace or our own merit?
- How does humility shape our actions?
A Different Perspective
Human effort cannot replace divine grace.
