Quote of the Week

Grace has always seemed like an insult to the natural man.  It cannot seem other wise since its principle design is to mortify the pride of man and display the glory of Christ.  The grace of God which brings salvation does not look for righteousness from the sinner, but gives it to him.  Grace is more than an objective fact presented to man; it is a subjective experience wrought by the Holy Spirit within the recipient.

W. E. Best,  Studies in the Person and Work of Jesus Christ
(emphasis original to the text) 

Comments

[Ellen B.]

Pride really needs to be mortified. I saw this quote from another blog "There is no worse screen to block out the Spirit than condidence in our own intelligence." John Calvin.

[Ellen B.]

oops, confidence not condidence,

[Elle]

This is a best and must-read quote. I'll be copying this down into my notes. Your quote of the week feature has become a highlight of my week. Thanks, Kim.

[Kim from Hiraeth]

Thanks for the encouragement, Elle. I have been discouraged about my blog lately as I have been very busy and just can't seem to find the time to sit down and write up what I've been thinking about and studying. School's almost over, though, so hopefully I'll have more time in a week or so.

This is a very quotable book. I really think you'd like it. I don't know how easy it will be to find it new, but you can get it used at Amazon for as little as $1.99.