Art Quote by John Bunyan
“He that comes to Christ cannot, it is true, always get on as fast as he would. Poor coming soul, thou art like the man that would ride full gallop whose horse will hardly trot. Now the desire of his mind is not to be judged of by the slow pace of the dull jade he rides on, but by the hitching and kicking and spurring as he sits on his back. Thy flesh is like this dull jade, it will not gallop after Christ, it will be backward though thy soul and heaven lie at stake.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, 1678
Spiritual growth is uneven; progress toward Christ can be slow and uneven, like a horse that refuses to gallop.
In simple terms: Spiritual progress can be slow and uneven.
Key Takeaway
Accept the pace, keep moving forward.
Themes
faith
patience
spiritual journey
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church fellowship
- daily devotion
- overcoming doubt
Key Concepts
Christianity
perseverance
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner habits slow your spiritual growth?
- How can you cultivate patience in your faith walk?
A Different Perspective
Even with effort, inner resistance can stall advancement.
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