““I think of the smoldering wick as the backsliding Christian, one who has been a burning and shining light in his day, but has neglected the means of grace. He avoids Bible reading, prayer, the Lord’s Supper, and attending worship services. God’s Spirit has withdrawn from him, he is falling into sin. His light has almost gone out, but not quite; it can never go completely out, because Christ says, “I will not quench it.””
![“The tears that fall from the eyes of a truthful Believer, out of the fear of the Lord, and, then, roll down his face, however little they are, even of the size of a fly [i.e. just one drop], shall prevent the Fire of Hell from touching his face.” quote by Ibn Majah](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c65/ibn-majah-41162_believer_the-tears-that-fall-from-the-eyes-of-a-t_1553574.jpg)
