Innocence at first was man’s comely robe, in comparison of which the richest clothes are but nasty rags. Ah, how lovely did he look in that heaven-spun attire! In his primitive splendor, the most gaudy and costly apparel would have been but as a cloud over the face of the sun, or a coarse curtain over a beautiful picture. But sin caused shame, and shame called for clothes to cover it.
— George Swinnock (1627–1673), Prediger
Related Bible passage: GEN.3.7
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Humility & Pride, Meaning & Identity
Occasions: For Reflection
George Swinnock
George Swinnock war ein englischer puritanischer Geistlicher und theologischer Schriftsteller des 17. Jahrhunderts, der unter anderem in Buckinghamshire und Kent wirkte. Er stand für eine bildhafte, alltagsbezogene Lehre der persönlichen Heiligung und verlor 1662 infolge des Uniformitätsakts als Nonkonformist zeitweise sein Pfarramt. Bibellesern bietet er bis heute seelsorgerlich ausgerichtete Zugänge zur reformierten Glaubenspraxis.
All quotes by George Swinnock (20)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller