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Christian prayer Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“I would rather teach one man to pray than ten men to preach.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 1865

He values teaching one to pray over preaching to many, emphasizing personal spirituality.

In simple terms: Teaching prayer to one is better than preaching to many.

Key Takeaway

Focus on personal spiritual formation.

Themes

faith education spirituality leadership

Mood

reflective devotional

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church education
  • small group ministries
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

prayer teaching personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we multiply personal spiritual impact?
  • What balance between preaching and teaching?
A Different Perspective

Scalability of personal teaching is limited.

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