Quote by Benjamin B. Warfield

Grace is free sovereign favor to the ill-deserving.

Grace is free sovereign favor to the ill-deserving.

Summary

This quote suggests that grace, which refers to unmerited kindness or favor, is given freely to those who do not deserve it. It implies that grace is not earned through personal efforts or good deeds, but it is bestowed upon individuals regardless of their worthiness. This notion highlights the concept of grace as an act of benevolence that is offered without any conditions or expectations. It emphasizes that grace is a gift that surpasses human judgment or deserving, expressing the idea that it is a higher power's choice to show compassion and mercy to those who have done nothing to warrant it.

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Grace

By Benjamin B. Warfield

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