Depravity Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““All our good is more apparently from God, because we are first naked and wholly without any good, and afterwards enrich with all good.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “The Nature of Goodness,” 1743
Human goodness originates from God; initially we are naked and lacking, then we are enriched by divine goodness.
In simple terms: We start empty, then God fills us with goodness.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual growth through divine grace.
Themes
theology
human nature
divine grace
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal meditation
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
original sin
redemption
spiritual development
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine goodness manifest in daily actions?
- Can goodness be cultivated without faith?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of original sin vary.
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![“All these institutions [prisons] seemed purposely invented for the production of depravity and vice, condensed to such a degree that no other conditions could produce it, and for the spreading of this condensed depravity and vice broadcast among the whole population.” quote by Leo Tolstoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f71/leo-tolstoy-55_depravity_all-these-institutions-prisons-seemed-pu_254289.jpg)
