Quote by Jim Elliot

Most laws condemn the soul and pronounce sentence. The result of the law of my God is perfect. It condemns but forgives. It restores - more than abundantly - what it takes away.

Most laws condemn the soul and pronounce sentence. The resul

Summary

This quote highlights the difference between human-made laws and the divine law. It suggests that while human laws tend to focus on condemnation and punishment, the law of God is more forgiving and restorative. It implies that God's law not only condemns wrongdoing but also provides forgiveness and restoration, returning more than what was taken away. In essence, the quote emphasizes the perfect and compassionate nature of God's law in contrast to the shortcomings of human legal systems.

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