Judaism Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““Christ condemns the Jews, that they did not know that he was the Messiah, and that his doctrine was true, from an inward distinguishing taste and relish of what was divine, in Luke xii. 56, 57. He having there blamed the Jews, that though they could discern the face of the sky and of the earth, and signs of the weather, that yet they could not discern those times—or, as ’tis expressed in Matthew, the signs of those times—he adds, yea, and why even of your own selves judge ye not what is right? i.e., without extrinsic signs.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon on the Jews, 1740
Christ’s condemnation of the Jews stems from their failure to recognize divine truth, urging self‑judgment beyond external signs.
In simple terms: Recognize inner divine truth, not just external signs.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond outward signs.
Themes
faith
judgment
spiritual insight
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church preaching
- biblical study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
interpretation
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish true spiritual insight?
- What internal signs guide your faith?
A Different Perspective
External signs can mislead without inner discernment.
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