A good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
Matthew HenryRead
Though we may now think some sins light and little, if the Lord awaken the conscience, we shall feel even the smallest sin heavy upon our souls.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Small sins can weigh heavily on our conscience if we are truly aware of their implications.
This quote by Matthew Henry suggests that what we perceive as minor transgressions may actually have profound effects on our moral and spiritual state. When one's conscience is awakened or keenly aware, even the smallest wrongdoings can trigger a sense of guilt and heaviness that reflects our moral responsibilities and the weight of sin in our lives.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about moral responsibility, the pastor quoted Henry to emphasize the importance of being mindful of our actions.
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What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love, creates them by the power of his grace going along with his word, that he may have all the praise.
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