Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
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When we wallow in guilt, remorse, and shame over real or imagined sins of the past, we are disdaining God's gift of grace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of accepting grace instead of dwelling on past mistakes.
Brennan Manning's quote highlights how indulging in feelings of guilt, remorse, and shame for our past wrongdoings prevents us from appreciating and accepting the grace that God offers. It suggests that rather than focusing on our perceived sins, which may be real or imagined, we should embrace the freedom and forgiveness that grace provides, allowing us to move forward with our lives.
Themes
GuiltGraceForgivenessRemorseShamePast Mistakes
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a sermon or spiritual talk about forgiveness and grace.
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