Destruction Quote by Jonathan Edwards
“That the reason why they are not fallen already and do not fall now is only that God's appointed time is not come. For it is said, that when that due time, or appointed time comes, their foot shall slide. Then they shall be left to fall, as they are inclined by their own weight. God will not hold them up in these slippery places any longer, but will let them go; and then, at that very instant, they shall fall into destruction; as he that stands on such slippery declining ground, on the edge of a pit, he cannot stand alone, when he is let go he immediately falls and is lost.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God", 1741
Divine judgment will eventually cause the wicked to fall when God's appointed time arrives, as they cannot sustain themselves.
In simple terms: God will let the wicked fall when the time comes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the inevitability of consequences.
Themes
judgment
divine timing
human frailty
Mood
solemn
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- preaching
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
predestination
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this view suggest about free will?
- How can one respond to perceived inevitable downfall?
A Different Perspective
May overlook human agency and redemption possibilities.
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