Empty heart Quote by Peter Kreeft
““Our only qualification for God's grace is our emptiness, not our fullness; our undeservingness, not our deservingness. 'Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous but the sinners.' (Mk 2:17). Similarly, on an infinitely lower level, this book is for empty hearts, not full ones.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Faith of the Empty Heart by Peter Kreeft, 2015
Grace is given to those who recognize their emptiness and need, not to those who feel self‑sufficient.
In simple terms: Grace comes to the humble, not the self‑satisfied.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and openness to grace.
Themes
humility
spirituality
grace
self‑awareness
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- teaching
- church outreach
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Christian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your emptiness invites grace?
- How does recognizing need change your relationship with the divine?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook that some people can be genuinely full yet still seek grace.
