Quote by W.E. (William Edwin) Sangster, T

One of the most gracious dispensations of God concerning His saints is their lovely unawareness of sanctity. The nearer they move to Him, the more conscious are they of sin. If it were impossible at times not to note their own growth in grace, it were impossible also to forget that it was all by His power. If they could be persuaded to admit their progress and talk of it at all, the language of their heart would be this: 'If God could do this in me, He could do it in anyone

One of the most gracious dispensations of God concerning His

Summary

This quote highlights the humbleness and humility portrayed by devout individuals who are nearing spiritual enlightenment. They possess a gracious unawareness of their own sanctity and are more attuned to their own flaws and sins as they approach God. The quote emphasizes the recognition that any growth in grace or spiritual progress is solely a result of God's power and not of their own doing. They willingly acknowledge that if God can transform them, anyone is capable of experiencing the same transformation.

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Recovery (addiction/alcoholism)

By W.E. (William Edwin) Sangster, T

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