Godliness is more easily feigned in words than in actions
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Grace is but glory begun, and glory is but grace perfected.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Grace and glory are interconnected; grace is the beginning of glory while glory is the ultimate fulfillment of grace.
In this quote, Jonathan Edwards emphasizes the deep relationship between grace and glory. Grace can be seen as a state of favor or kindness that initiates a process, while glory represents the culmination or fulfillment of that process. The quote suggests that grace is the starting point of one's spiritual journey, leading to a state of ultimate glory, where one experiences the full realization of divine favor and goodness.
Themes
GraceGlorySpiritualityFavorPerfection
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about the importance of spiritual growth, one might quote this to illustrate the journey from grace to fulfillment.
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