Advantage Quote by Samuel Rutherford
“Keep God's covenant in your trials; hold you by His blessed word, and sin not; flee anger, wrath, grudging, envying, fretting; forgive a hundred pence to your fellow-servant, because your Lord hath forgiven you ten thousand talents: for, I assure you by the Lord, your adversaries shall get no advantage against you, except you sin, and offend your Lord, in your sufferings.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Covenant of Grace, 1650s
Maintain divine guidance, avoid sin, and trust divine forgiveness to overcome adversity.
In simple terms: Follow God's word, avoid anger, forgive others.
Key Takeaway
Live by spiritual principles, let forgiveness protect you.
Themes
faith
forgiveness
spiritual warfare
ethics
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- conflict resolution
- community building
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
moral discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What grud can you release?
- How does forgiveness change your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Human weakness can lead to sin despite intentions.
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