Oh, to have “the word of Christ” always dwelling inside of us;-in the memory, never forgotten; in the heart, always loved; in the understanding, really grasped; with all the powers and passions of the mind fully submitted to its control!
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of integrating the teachings of Christ into every aspect of our lives.
Charles Spurgeon's quote reflects on the profound impact that the teachings of Christ can have when they are not only memorized but also embedded in our hearts and minds. He urges for a deep, heartfelt understanding of these teachings, suggesting that true mastery of them results in complete submission of our thoughts and actions to their guidance, leading to a life that exemplifies these values.
In practice
This quote can be used in a sermon to inspire congregants to embrace and live by the teachings of Christ.
Amusement should be used to do us good “like a medicine”: it must never be used as the food of the man...Many have had all holy thoughts and gracious resolutions stamped out by perpetual trifling. Pleasure so called is the murderer of thought. This is the age of excessive amusement: everybody craves for it, like a babe for its rattle.
When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not by sight. Do God the honor to trust Him when it comes to matters of loss for the sake of principle.
It is far easier to fight with sin in public than to pray against it in private.
You will never glory in God till first of all God has killed your glorying in yourself.
After faith comes repentance, or, rather, repentance is faith's twin brother and is born at the same time.
["All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant."] The original Hebrew word that has been translated "paths" means "well-worn roads' or "wheel tracks," such ruts as wagons make when they go down our green roads in wet weather and sink in up to the axles. God's ways are at times like heavy wagon tracks that cut deep into our souls, yet all of them are merciful.
Cultivating care and concern for others gives rise to a kind of inner strength. No matter what difficulties or problems you face, in this wider context they’ll seem less significant and troubling to you. The inner strength, self-confidence and courage you gain by focussing on others’ needs instead of your own, brings with it a deep, calm sense of satisfaction.
How few things can a man measure with the tape of his understanding ; How many greater things might he be seeing in the meanwhile.
If you knew yourself for even one moment, if you could just glimpse your most beautiful face, maybe you wouldn’t slumber so deeply in that house of clay. Why not move into your house of joy and shine into every crevice! For you are the secret Treasure-bearer, and always have been. Didn’t you know?
If a man is proud of his wealth, he should not be praised until it is known how he employs it.
If you do not know how to ask the right question, you discover nothing.
The truth knocks on the door and you say, go away, I'm looking for the truth, and it goes away. Puzzling.
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