--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It would be easy to show that at our…" description: "\"It would be easy to show that at our present rate of progress the kingdoms of this world never could become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ. ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f44/charles-spurgeon-82_able_it-would-be-easy-to-show-that-at-our-pre_1007973.png" --- # It would be easy to show that at our present rate of… ![“It would be easy to show that at our present rate of progress the kingdoms of this world never could become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ. Indeed, many in the Church are giving up the idea of it except on the occasion of the advent of Christ, which, as it chimes in with our own…” quote by Charles Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f44/charles-spurgeon-82_able_it-would-be-easy-to-show-that-at-our-pre_1007973.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f44/charles-spurgeon-82_able_it-would-be-easy-to-show-that-at-our-pre_1007973.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f44/charles-spurgeon-82_able_it-would-be-easy-to-show-that-at-our-pre_1007973.png) > “It would be easy to show that at our present rate of progress the kingdoms of this world never could become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ. Indeed, many in the Church are giving up the idea of it except on the occasion of the advent of Christ, which, as it chimes in with our own idleness, is likely to be a popular doctrine. I myself believe that King Jesus will reign, and the idols be utterly abolished. . . . The Holy Ghost would never suffer the imputation to rest upon His holy name that He was not able to convert the world.” [Charles Spurgeon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/charles-spurgeon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He argues that humanity’s slow progress prevents the full realization of Christ’s kingdom, yet maintains belief in its eventual establishment despite current shortcomings. **In simple terms:** World’s slow change delays Christ’s kingdom, but faith persists. Key Takeaway Hold hope while working for change. Themes faith prophecy humanity progress kingdom Mood hopeful serious Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - church meetings - personal study - missionary work - social reform Key Concepts theology eschatology optimism Questions to Reflect On - What actions can believers take now to advance the kingdom? - How does acknowledging slow progress affect faith? 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