The right procedure: You begin at the wrong end if you…
“The right procedure: You begin at the wrong end if you first dispute about your election. Prove your conversion, and then never doubt your election. If you cannot yet prove it, set upon a present and thorough turning. Whatever purposes be, which are secret, I am sure His promises are plain. How desperately do rebels argue! "If I am elected I shall be saved, do what I will. If not, I shall be damned, do what I can." Perverse sinner, will you begin where you should end?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Correct order of belief: first prove conversion, then trust election; doubt leads to rebellion.
In simple terms: Prove faith before trusting destiny.
Key Takeaway
Secure conviction before action.
Themes
faith
election
doubt
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
didactic
When to use this quote
- religious conversion
- personal conviction
- church doctrine
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance proof of faith with humility?
- What role does doubt play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
May be rigid for modern pluralism.