Christ Quote by Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine
“To depend partly upon Christ's righteousness and partly upon our own, is to set one foot upon a. rock and another in the quicksands. Christ will either be to us all in all in point of righteousness, or else nothing at all.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Moral Theology, Thomas Erskine, 1802
Relying partly on divine righteousness and partly on personal effort is like standing on unstable ground; true righteousness must be wholly grounded in faith.
In simple terms: Partial reliance on faith and works is unstable.
Key Takeaway
Seek complete reliance on divine righteousness.
Themes
faith
righteousness
spiritual stability
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical decision making
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you fully trust divine guidance?
- What risks arise from mixing faith with self‑effort?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on self‑reliance can cause doubt.
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