Bible Quote by Anonymous
““The testimony of Charles Spurgeon as to his own conversion illustrates what I have labored to explain: "One week-night, when I was sitting in the house of God, I was not thinking much about the preacher's sermon, for I did not believe it. The thought struck me, 'How did you come to be a Christian?' I sought the Lord. 'But how did you come to seek the Lord?' The truth flashed across my mind in a moment - I should not have sought Him unless there had been some previous influence in my mind to make me seek Him. I prayed, thought I, but then I asked myself, How came I to pray? I was induced to pray by reading the Scriptures. How came I to read the Scriptures? I did read them, but what led me to do so? Then, in a moment, I saw that God was at the bottom of it all, and that He was the Author of my faith, and so the whole doctrine of grace opened up to me, and from that doctrine I have not departed to this day, and I desire to make this my constant confession, 'I ascribe my change wholly to God'" (Charles H. Spurgeon, Autobiography, vol. 1, The Early Years, 1834-1859 [reprint ed.; Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1973], p. 165).””
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: Charles Spurgeon, vol. 1, The Early Years, 1834‑1859
Spurgeon describes his faith journey as a chain of influences, ending in recognizing God as the source of his belief and actions.
In simple terms: His conversion was a series of steps leading to God as the origin of his faith.
Seek the underlying source behind personal convictions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- Bible study
- spiritual mentorship
- religious counseling
- faith formation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal and external factors shape one's spiritual path?
- How can we discern genuine influence from self‑justification?
Attributing all influence to a single source may oversimplify complex psychological factors.