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Angry Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“We think that we do well to be angry with the rebellious, and so we prove ourselves to be more like Jonah than Jesus.” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“We think that we do well to be angry with the rebellious, and so we prove ourselves to be more like Jonah than Jesus.”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 19th‑century preaching, 1870s

People often respond to rebellion with anger, becoming more like the angry prophet Jonah than the forgiving Jesus.

In simple terms: Anger toward rebels mirrors Jonah, not Jesus.

Key Takeaway

Choose forgiveness over resentment.

Themes

forgiveness anger rebellion

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political protest
  • family conflict
  • social movements

Key Concepts

theology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fuels our anger toward dissent?
  • How can we embody compassion in disagreement?
A Different Perspective

Resentment can perpetuate cycles of conflict.

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