Grace and glory differ very little; the one is the seed, the other is the flower; grace is glory militant, glory is grace triumphant.
Thomas BrooksRead
Remember this-all the sighing, mourning, sobbing, and complaining in the world, does not so undeniably evidence a man to be humble, as his overlooking his own righteousness, and living really and purely upon the righteousness of Christ.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True humility is shown through reliance on Christ's righteousness rather than one's own virtues.
In this quote, Thomas Brooks emphasizes that genuine humility is not demonstrated merely through outward expressions of sorrow or lamentation over one's faults, but rather by a deep reliance on the righteousness of Christ. He suggests that focusing on one's own perceived righteousness can lead to pride, while true humility recognizes the need for grace and acknowledges one's limitations.
Themes
HumilityRighteousnessChristFaithGrace
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about faith, one might say this quote to emphasize the importance of humility.
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