Communion with god Quote by Charles H. Spurgeon
““There is joy in hell when a saint grows idle! There is gladness among devils when we cease to pray, when we become slack in faith and feeble in communion with God.”–1893, Sermon 2303””
About This Quote
Source Sermon 2303, 1893, Christian preaching
Idle faith brings perverse joy to both saints and sinners, highlighting the danger of spiritual complacency.
In simple terms: Neglecting faith creates false happiness for the wicked.
Key Takeaway
Guard your faith actively.
Themes
faith
complacency
spirituality
morality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
theological
warning
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal devotion
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
sin
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep your spiritual practice vibrant?
- What signs show you are becoming idle?
A Different Perspective
Faith can wane without community support.
![“Thomas Goodwin Jr. wrote of his godly father: In all the violence of [his fever], he discoursed with that strength of faith and assurance of Christ’s love, with that holy admiration of free grace, with that joy in believing, and such thanksgivings and praises, as he extremely moved and affected…” quote by Thomas Goodwin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0a3/thomas-goodwin-15928_communion-with-god_thomas-goodwin-jr-wrote-of-his-godly-fat_122316.jpg)
