Family Quote by Kevin DeYoung
““There is no righteousness that makes us right with God except for the righteousness of Christ. But for those who have been made right with God by grace alone through faith alone and therefore have been adopted into God’s family, many of our righteous deeds are not only not filthy in God’s eyes, they are exceedingly sweet, precious, and pleasing to him.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, by Kevin DeYoung, 2015
True righteousness before God comes only through Christ; our good works, while not the basis of salvation, are valued and pleasing when done in grace.
In simple terms: Righteousness is from Christ; good deeds are sweet to God.
Key Takeaway
Do good works out of gratitude, not to earn salvation.
Themes
grace
faith
righteousness
good works
Mood
thankful
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church service
- personal volunteering
- daily ethical decisions
Key Concepts
adoption
salvation
Christian living
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish between gratitude‑driven deeds and self‑justifying actions?
- What role does humility play in serving others?
A Different Perspective
Works alone cannot justify; they must stem from genuine faith.
