Any Quote by Charles Studd
“The floor of Christendom and elsewhere is littered with wrecks made by old prophets. God won't stand nonsense from any man. Every man has to choose between Christ and Barabbas, and every Christian between God and some old prophet.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Early 20th Century Evangelism, 1905
Old religious leaders have left harmful legacies; God demands truth, forcing a choice between Christ and false prophets.
In simple terms: False prophets cause trouble; choose Christ over them.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth in Christ, reject outdated teachings.
Themes
faith
truth
spiritual discernment
Mood
solemn
determined
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal study
- missionary work
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
prophecy
religious authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria help you discern true teachings?
- How do you balance respect for tradition with personal belief?
A Different Perspective
Some may view tradition as valuable despite flaws.
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![“Except in these latter-day songs, [Bob] Dylan is a grizzled old prophet who's already been to hell and back.” quote by Jay Michaelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcd/jay-michaelson-15590_bob_except-in-these-latter-day-songs-bob-dyl_3830.jpg)
