Devil Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““If the devil never roars, the Church will never sing! God is not doing much if the devil is not awake and busy. Depend upon it: a working Christ makes a raging devil! When you hear ill reports, cruel speeches, threats, taunts and the like, believe that the Lord is among His people and is working gloriously.”–1891, Sermon 2196””
About This Quote
Source Sermon 2196, 1891, Christian preaching
Spurgeon argues that evil's activity provokes divine response; a vigorous faith confronts and restrains the devil.
In simple terms: Evil's presence sparks God's active work; faith must be strong.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate active, resilient faith.
Themes
faith
spiritual warfare
divine action
evil
church
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- ethical decision-making
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual vigilance
religious motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “working Christ” mean today?
- How do we balance vigilance with love?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on fear may neglect proactive goodness.
