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“Sin is no little thing. It girded the Redeemer’s head with thorns, and pierced his heart . . . Look upon all sin as that which crucified the Saviour, and you will see it to be ‘exceeding sinful’.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“Sin is no little thing. It girded the Redeemer’s head with thorns, and pierced his heart . . . Look upon all sin as that which crucified the Saviour, and you will see it to be ‘exceeding sinful’.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Sin is portrayed as a powerful, pervasive force that caused Christ’s suffering, urging believers to view all sin as profoundly serious.

In simple terms: Sin is a great, deadly force.

Key Takeaway

Recognize sin’s depth and seek repentance.

Themes

sin redemption spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal confession
  • preaching
  • teaching
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology human nature sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does viewing sin as “exceeding” affect your daily choices?
  • Can you balance fear of sin with hope?
A Different Perspective

Sin’s impact may be overstated without context.

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