Able Quote by Saint Augustine
“For grace is given not because we have done good works, but in order that we may be able to do them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On Grace, 400 AD
Grace is a divine gift enabling good works, not earned by them.
In simple terms: Grace empowers good deeds.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine grace for moral action.
Themes
theology
grace
morality
Mood
hopeful
spiritual
Type
religious
didactic
When to use this quote
- prayer
- charitable acts
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Divine assistance
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does grace influence your actions?
- What role does effort play?
A Different Perspective
Rliing solely on grace may reduce effort.
