Affection Quote by J. C. Ryle
“We must cast away everything which hinders us upon our road towards heaven – the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye and the pride of life; the love of riches, pleasures and honors, the spirit of lukewarmness and carelessness and indifference about the things of God – all must be rooted out and forsaken if we are anxious for the prize. We must mortify the deeds of the body, we must crucify our affections for this world.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, J. C. Ryle, 1855
Spiritual growth requires rejecting worldly desires and passions that distract from divine purpose.
In simple terms: Reject worldly cravings to pursue spiritual goals.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual over material pursuits.
Themes
spiritual discipline
detachment
purity
Mood
serious
determined
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- charitable service
- ethical decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology of asceticism
ethical self‑control
Christian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- Which attachments hinder your spiritual path?
- How can you practice moderation without feeling deprived?
A Different Perspective
Strict renunciation can be unrealistic for many.
![“What will it cost [a person] to be a true Christian? It will cost him his self-righteousn ess. He must cast away all pride and high thoughts, and conceit of his own goodness. He must be content to go to heaven as a poor sinner, saved only by free grace, and owing all to the merit and righteousness…” quote by J. C. Ryle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3df/j-c-ryle-789_cast-away_what-will-it-cost-a-person-to-be-a-true_1137557.jpg)
![“The lust of the flesh directs these desires [of personal union], however, to satisfaction of the body, often at the cost of a real and full communion of persons.” quote by Pope John Paul II](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/680/pope-john-paul-ii-485_body_the-lust-of-the-flesh-directs-these-desi_357103.jpg)
