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Holiness Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon

“Repentance must dig the foundations, but holiness shall erect the structure, and bring forth the top-stone. Repentance is the clearing away of the rubbish of the past temple of sin; holiness builds the new temple which the Lord our God shall inherit. Repentance and desires after holiness never can…” quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
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““Repentance must dig the foundations, but holiness shall erect the structure, and bring forth the top-stone. Repentance is the clearing away of the rubbish of the past temple of sin; holiness builds the new temple which the Lord our God shall inherit. Repentance and desires after holiness never can be separated.””

Charles H. Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: “The Foundations of Holiness”, 1885

True repentance clears past sins, allowing holiness to build a new, righteous life.

In simple terms: Repentance clears sin; holiness builds a new life.

Key Takeaway

Purge past wrongs, then cultivate holiness.

Themes

repentance holiness spiritual renewal

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual ethical

When to use this quote

  • personal confession
  • spiritual discipline
  • community worship

Key Concepts

theology moral transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you willing to let go of past failures?
  • What does building a new life look like for you?
A Different Perspective

Holiness cannot flourish without genuine repentance.

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