Certainty Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
“Grace cannot prevail...until our lifelong certainty that someone is keeping score has run out of steam and collapsed.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Gospel According to Jesus, 1995
People cling to the idea that a higher power monitors actions, but when that belief fades, grace can finally emerge.
In simple terms: Grace appears when we stop feeling judged by an unseen scorekeeper.
Let go of constant self‑judgment; embrace unconditioned grace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
- counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the loss of a “scorekeeping” belief change moral behavior?
- What practices help cultivate grace without external judgment?
Belief in a scorekeeper can still motivate positive behavior for some.