Hell Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““All wicked men’s pains and contrivance they use to escape hell, while they continue to reject Christ, and so remain wicked men, don’t secure ’em from hell one moment. Almost every natural man that hears of hell flatters himself that he shall escape it; he depends upon himself for his own security, he flatters himself in what he has done, in what he is now doing, or what he intends to do; every one lays out matters in his own mind how he shall avoid damnation, and flatters himself that he contrives well for himself, and that his schemes won’t fail.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of Hell and Human Self‑Deception, 1741
People deceive themselves into believing they can avoid damnation through clever schemes, but true security lies only in Christ, not self‑reliance.
In simple terms: Self‑deception hides the need for Christ.
Key Takeaway
Seek true security in faith, not plans.
Themes
faith
self‑deception
eternity
humility
Mood
solemn
hopeful
Type
scriptural
didactic
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- preaching
- religious study
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
spiritual warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑deceptions do you hold?
- How can reliance on Christ change your outlook?
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