Hell Quote by Jonathan Edwards
““Tis ascribed to nothing else, that you did not go to hell the last night; that you was suffered to awake again in this world after you closed your eyes to sleep; and there is no other reason to be given why you have not dropped into hell since you arose in the morning, but that God’s hand has held you up. There is no other reason to be given why you han’t gone to hell since you have sat here in the house of God, provoking his pure eyes by your sinful wicked manner of attending his solemn worship.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Great Awakening, 1741
The speaker attributes survival from damnation to divine protection, implying that God's hand prevents us from falling into hell despite our sins.
In simple terms: God protects us from damnation.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine guidance.
Themes
faith
divine protection
human frailty
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious reflection
- ethical behavior
Key Concepts
theodicy
grace
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel divine protection?
- How does belief affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not prevent suffering.
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