# What Grace and Divine Dependence means in The Imitation of Christ

> A major theme is the absolute necessity of God's grace for any good work, progress in virtue, or resistance to sin, teaching that without grace human nature is powerless and all merit must be ascribed to God alone.

## Explanation

A major theme is the absolute necessity of God's grace for any good work, progress in virtue, or resistance to sin, teaching that without grace human nature is powerless and all merit must be ascribed to God alone.

The prayer for the Spirit to inspire the dedicatee emphasizes reliance on divine grace.

Emphasizes watching and praying to prevent idle time, relying on God's help to guard the lips.

God is always ready to help those who strive and trust in Him, providing occasions for victory.

The chapter urges crying out to God for help and trusting in His provision of a way of escape.

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