Bother Quote by Tullian Tchividjian
“Here's one way I can know that I've forgotten the gospel of grace: when your sin bothers me more than my sin.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Humility, 2015
When you focus more on others’ sins than your own, you’ve lost the gospel’s grace.
In simple terms: Self‑centered judgment shows lost grace.
Practice humility and grace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- counseling
- church community
- personal repentance
- teaching
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance empathy and self‑compassion?
- What steps restore grace in relationships?
Self‑criticism can become self‑condemnation.