See that you buy the field where the Pearl is; sell all, and make a purchase of salvation. Think it not easy: for it is a steep ascent to eternal glory: many are lying dead by the way, slain with security.
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Millions of hells of sinners cannot come near to exhaust infinite grace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Infinite grace surpasses all sin and suffering.
Samuel Rutherford's quote conveys the profound idea that no matter how numerous or severe human transgressions may be, the grace offered by a higher power is boundless and cannot be fully depleted. It highlights the concept of divine mercy being greater than human flaws and encourages a belief in forgiveness and redemption.
Themes
GraceSinForgivenessMercyRedemptionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon, one might reflect on God's endless grace by quoting this to inspire hope.
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