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How do we know God's grace is essential for seeking Him?

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Only through God's grace are we enabled to seek Him, as our natural state is one of inability.

We know God's grace is essential for seeking Him because Scripture makes it clear that, in our sinful condition, we are unable to seek God on our own. Romans 3:11 states, 'There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.' This means that it is God's grace that not only initiates our desire to seek Him but also enables us to truly come to Him. We must recognize that it is not our will that drives us to God, but His sovereign grace that draws us towards Him. As Jeremiah points out, God promises to turn away our captivity when we genuinely seek Him, indicating His active role in our spiritual awakening and pursuit.
Scripture References: Romans 3:11, Jeremiah 29:14

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