Grace Quote by Richard Baxter
“As holy zeal is the fervency of our grace, so sinful zeal is the intention and fervency of sin.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Holy Zeal, 1650
Holy zeal aligns with grace; sinful zeal aligns with sin.
In simple terms: Good zeal follows grace, bad zeal follows sin.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate grace‑aligned passion.
Themes
spirituality
morality
motivation
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church leadership
- ethical decision‑making
- social activism
Key Concepts
theology
ethical discernment
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your passions?
- How can you ensure they serve good?
A Different Perspective
Distinguishing zeal can be subjective.
![“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)
