Crosses Quote by Charles Spurgeon
“Think lightly of hell, and you will think lightly of the cross. Think little of the sufferings of lost souls, and you will soon think little of the Savior who delivers them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Light of the Cross", 1865
Treating hell lightly leads to undervaluing the cross and the Savior’s sacrifice.
In simple terms: Downplaying suffering diminishes reverence for redemption.
Key Takeaway
Respect the seriousness of spiritual truths.
Themes
faith
humility
theology
Mood
solemn
thoughtful
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- church teachings
- personal study
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
eternal consequences
spiritual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does acknowledging suffering affect your faith?
- Can you find balance between reverence and love?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that fear of hell is not the best motivator for faith.
![“[The Community's] crosses and trials give me confidence. But I derive my hope above all, and most especially, from our utter incapacity, for it is always upon nothingness that God is pleased to rear His works. If at any day we accomplish some good here, the glory will certainly be His alone, since…” quote by Theodore Guerin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2b8/theodore-guerin-54729_accomplish_the-community-s-crosses-and-trials-give_7176.jpg)
