Cleaving Quote by J. C. Ryle
“HATE SIN! Instead of loving it, cleaving to it, excusing it, playing with it, we ought to hate it with a deadly hatred.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Moral Imperative, 1950
One should not merely tolerate sin but develop a profound, decisive hatred for it, treating it as a deadly enemy.
In simple terms: Hate sin with fierce resolve.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate strong moral opposition to wrongdoing.
Themes
morality
spirituality
self‑control
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- religious teaching
- social activism
Key Concepts
Sin
ethical purity
Questions to Reflect On
- Is hatred of sin compatible with love?
- How to balance condemnation and compassion?
A Different Perspective
Intense hatred may lead to self‑rigidity or judgmentalism.
