Righteous man Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““And those who have well received and entertained them shall be gloriously rewarded: Matt. x. 40, 41, “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, 1741
Receiving Christ equates to receiving God; rewarding those who accept divine messengers.
In simple terms: Accepting Christ means accepting God’s gifts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith to receive divine blessings.
Themes
faith
redemption
spiritual reward
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
religious
theological
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal prayer
- missionary work
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
soteriology
biblical exegesis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when faith feels distant?
- What does “reward” mean in a modern context?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by doubt or suffering.
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