Galatians 5:4 Quotes
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Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
Context
This line is written by Paul in Galatians 5:4.
Paul's talking here about how important it is to rely on faith and not on works. And if you can't handle that, well you're just gonna fall right from that there grace.
Where you've heard it
You might hear this one when someone in a position of trust or prominence takes a disgraceful nosedive. Think Tiger Woods circa 2010.
It's a super popular idiom, often used in books, music and movies. You shouldn't miss the rollicking title song of the Pogues' album, If I Should Fall From Grace With God.
Pretentious Factor
If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.
No pretention concerns here. Just be careful who you accuse of falling from grace, unless somebody falls off of your Aunt Grace's shoulders or something.