Care Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Satan does not care whether he drags you down to hell as a Calvinist or as an Arminian, so long as he can get you there.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Man of God, 1880s
Satan's aim is to bring souls to damnation regardless of theological nuance, focusing on the end result rather than doctrinal differences.
In simple terms: Satan wants souls lost, no matter the belief.
Key Takeaway
Beware the intent, not just the label.
Themes
theology
evil
spiritual warfare
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
warning
When to use this quote
- church debates
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Calvinism
Arminianism
predestination
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- What motives drive your spiritual concerns?
- How do you prioritize doctrine vs. outcome?
![“[T]he Papist and the Arminian on the one extremity, enthroneth Nature, and extolleth proud merit, and abaseth Christ and free grace. The Familist, libertine, and Antinomian, on a contrary extremity and opposition, turn man into a block, and make him into a mere patient in the way to heaven.” quote by Samuel Rutherford](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cea/samuel-rutherford-3289_nature_t-he-papist-and-the-arminian-on-the-one_1331766.jpg)
