Forgiveness Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““O, the atrocity of the sin of a pardoned soul! An unpardoned sinner sins cheaply compared with the sin of one of God's own elect ones, who has had communion with Christ and leaned his head upon Jesus' bosom.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Sin of the Elect, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1885
He argues that a believer who has known Christ yet falls into sin is more grievous than a non‑believer’s wrongdoing because of the higher responsibility and betrayal involved.
In simple terms: Believers sin worse because they know Christ.
Key Takeaway
Guard your heart and stay accountable.
Themes
sin
responsibility
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
theological
warning
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
moral accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile grace with personal responsibility?
- What safeguards can protect believers from deeper sin?
A Different Perspective
Even the faithful can stumble; grace doesn’t erase accountability.
