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 be separated.””
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.
Purge past wrongs, then cultivate holiness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- spiritual discipline
- community worship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you willing to let go of past failures?
- What does building a new life look like for you?
Holiness cannot flourish without genuine repentance.