Christian Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“The Christian life is very much like climbing a hill of ice. You cannot slide up, nay, you have to cut every step with an ice axe; only with incessant labor in cutting and chipping can you make any progress... If you want to know how to backslide, leave off going forward. Cease going upward and you will go downward of necessity. You can never stand still.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Christian Life", 1865
Progress in faith requires constant effort; stopping or retreating leads to decline.
In simple terms: Faith needs ongoing work; standing still causes loss.
Key Takeaway
Keep moving forward, work diligently.
Themes
faith
perseverance
spiritual growth
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- church service
- personal study
- mission work
Key Concepts
Christian discipline
continuous effort
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain daily spiritual momentum?
- What habits keep you from stagnation?
A Different Perspective
If you pause, doubts and temptations may grow.
