Fantastic Quote by Paul Washer
“So you walk up to this man sinner and you say, "God loves you and He has a wonderful plan for your life!" and he goes, "What? God loves me? That's fantastic. I LOVE ME, TOO! And He loves me more than I love me? Well, that's hard to imagine. I'll take a God like that. You got two of them?"”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Gospel of Grace, 2015
People may reject divine love when it challenges self‑esteem, leading to confusion about God’s generosity.
In simple terms: God’s love can feel threatening to self‑love.
Key Takeaway
Examine how pride blocks acceptance of grace.
Themes
faith
pride
grace
Mood
thoughtful
humble
Type
theological
conversational
When to use this quote
- personal counseling
- church teaching
- faith discussions
- self‑reflection groups
Key Concepts
theology
human ego
spiritual paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your self‑image affect your view of God’s love?
- Can you accept love that exceeds your own?
A Different Perspective
Some may view divine love as competition rather than support.
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