Grace Quote by Kathryn Tanner
““Grace knocks us flat, preventing any form of self-congratulation. All the good we achieve is to be attributed to God rather than to ourselves. What makes our lives good is not anything we are ourselves but the presence within us of what we are not, a divine presence never ours by right because never ours by nature. All the glory for the good we exhibit in our lives should therefore be reserved for God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Theology of Grace, 2018
Grace humbles us, attributing achievements to divine presence rather than self, reminding us that true goodness stems from God, not personal merit.
In simple terms: Grace redirects credit to God, not self.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine influence in all good deeds.
Themes
spirituality
humility
theology
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religion
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- prayer
- community service
- teaching
- counseling
Key Concepts
grace
divine presence
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging grace affect daily choices?
- In what ways can humility foster community?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on divine credit may neglect personal responsibility and growth.
![“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)
