Crosses Quote by William F. Farley
“Those who understand the cross increasingly see their sin as God does, and therefore begin to feelabout sin as does God. We begin to mourn for and hate it. In other words, at the cross God becomes larger and we become smaller. This separation is at the heart of the fear of God. This "fear" opens God's wisdom to us because only in light of God's immensity can I see the importance of living for the right end, his glory. And only in the light of my smallness can I feel overawed by the means he used to save me, his cross.”
About This Quote
Seeing sin through God's perspective expands humility, prompting reverence and a desire to live for divine glory.
In simple terms: Understanding sin as God sees it deepens humility.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and seek higher purpose.
Themes
humility
faith
spirituality
divine
fear of God
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- worship
- confession
- moral decision‑making
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true reverence feel like?
- How can humility guide daily actions?
A Different Perspective
Fear can become paralyzing rather than motivating.
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