Unless the will is free, man has no freedom; and if he has no freedom he is not a moral agent, that is, he is incapable of moral action and also of moral character.
Charles Grandison FinneyRead
A revival may be expected when Christians have a spirit of prayer for a revival. That is, when they pray as if their hearts were set upon it. When Christians have the spirit of prayer for a revival. When they go about groaning out their hearts desire. When they have real travail of soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A true revival occurs when Christians earnestly pray with deep longing and commitment for it.
Charles Grandison Finney's quote emphasizes the importance of genuine, heartfelt prayer among Christians when seeking a revival. It suggests that a true spiritual awakening is contingent upon believers' deep emotional investment and sincere longing for a transformation, indicating that revival is a collective effort rooted in fervent prayer rather than superficial requests.
Themes
RevivalPrayerChristiansSpiritualityLonging
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, the leader quotes Finney to emphasize the need for deeper prayer.
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All quotes →Nothing tends more to cement the hearts of Christians than praying together. Never do they love one another so well as when they witness the outpouring of each other's hearts in prayer.
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