The minister who keeps back hell from his people in his sermons is neither a faithful nor a charitable man.
J. C. RyleRead
Examine your own hearts. Do you see there any habit or custom which you know is wrong in the sight of God? If you do, don't delay for a moment in attacking it. Resolve at once to lay it aside. Nothing darkens the eyes of the mind so much, and deadens the conscience so surely, as an allowed sin. It may be a little one, but it is not any less dangerous.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-examination and taking immediate action to correct wrong habits or customs.
J. C. Ryle urges individuals to introspect and identify any habits or behaviors they know are wrong. He highlights that permitting even small sins can cloud one's judgment and dull their conscience, stressing the need for prompt action to eliminate such practices from one's life for spiritual clarity and moral integrity.
Themes
Self-ExaminationWrong HabitsConscienceSinSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about morality, the pastor quoted Ryle to encourage congregants to confront their sins.
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