Hot air Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
““He does not come to see if we are good: he comes to disturb the caked conventions by which we pretend to be good. He does not come to see if we are sorry: he knows our repentance isn't worth the hot air we put into it. He does not come to count anything. Unlike the lord in the parable, he cares not even a fig for any part of our record, good or bad. He comes only to forgive. For free. For nothing. On no basis, because like the fig tree, we are too far gone to have a basis.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Unconditional Forgiveness, 1992
Divine forgiveness is given freely, without judgment or condition.
In simple terms: God forgives without expecting anything.
Key Takeaway
Accept unconditional forgiveness.
Themes
forgiveness
grace
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- confession
- reconciliation
Key Concepts
theology
human imperfection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to unconditional forgiveness?
- Can you forgive yourself similarly?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal accountability.
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