God Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““But that is the nature of true grace and spiritual light, that it opens to a person's view the infinite reason there is that he should be holy in a high degree. And the more grace he has, and the more this is opened to view, the greater sense he has of the infinite excellency and glory of the divine Being, and of the infinite dignity of the person of Christ, and the boundless length and breadth and depth and height of the love of Christ to sinners. And as grace increases, the field opens more and more to a distant view, until the soul is swallowed up with the vastness of the object, and the person is astonished to think how much it becomes him to love this God and this glorious Redeemer that has so loved man, and how little he does love. And so the more he apprehends, the more the smallness of his grace and love appears strange and wonderful: and therefore he is more ready to think that others are beyond him.””
About This Quote
Grace expands perception of divine greatness, revealing both the infinite love of Christ and the human’s own insufficiency, prompting humility and reverence.
In simple terms: Grace reveals divine vastness and human smallness.
Key Takeaway
Grace deepens awe and humility.
Themes
spiritual humility
divine love
theology of grace
human insufficiency
reverence
Mood
awe
humility
reverence
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- sermon reflection
- spiritual counseling
- theological study
Key Concepts
infinite divine love
human perception
spiritual enlightenment
Practical Applications
- deepening devotional practice
- guiding spiritual formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does increased awareness of divine love affect one's self‑assessment?
- In what ways can humility be cultivated through recognizing one's limitations?
A Different Perspective
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