Casts Quote by Richard Baxter
“See that your chief study be about heart, that there God's image may be planted, and his interest advanced, and the interest of the world and flesh subdued, and the love of every sin cast out, and the love of holiness succeed; and that you content not yourselves with seeming to do good in outward acts, when you are bad yourselves, and strangers to the great internal duties. The first and great work of a Christian is about his heart.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Directory, 1656
Focus on inner transformation; true Christianity begins with heart renewal, not merely external deeds.
In simple terms: Change your heart, not just actions.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner virtue.
Themes
spirituality
morality
self‑improvement
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
didactic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- confession
- ethical decision‑making
- community service
Key Concepts
Christian theology
inner work
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you assess the sincerity of your inner motives?
- What daily practices nurture heart transformation?
A Different Perspective
External piety without inner change is hollow.
