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“He whose life is one even and smooth path, will see but little of the glory of the Lord, for he has few occasions of self-emptying, and hence, but little fitness for being filled with the revelation of God. They who navigate little streams and shallow creeks, know but little of the God of…” quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
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““He whose life is one even and smooth path, will see but little of the glory of the Lord, for he has few occasions of self-emptying, and hence, but little fitness for being filled with the revelation of God. They who navigate little streams and shallow creeks, know but little of the God of tempests; but they who "do business in great waters," these see his "wonders in the deep.””

Charles H. Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: “The Deep and the Shallow” by Charles H. Spurgeon, 1869

Living only in easy, predictable circumstances limits spiritual growth; confronting challenges deepens faith and reveals divine power.

In simple terms: Easy life limits spiritual depth.

Key Takeaway

Seek challenging experiences to grow spiritually.

Themes

faith spiritual growth challenge divine revelation

Mood

reflective inspired serious

Type

aphilosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • mission work
  • leadership trials
  • adversity
  • deep study

Key Concepts

theology spiritual discipline

Questions to Reflect On

  • How have you avoided difficult situations?
  • What deeper truths might emerge from hardship?
A Different Perspective

Comfort can breed complacency and hinder deeper insight.

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