Broken Quote by Richard Baxter
“Till men are deeply humbled, they can part with Christ and Salvation for a lust, for a little wordly gain, for that which is less than nothing. But when God hath enlightened their consciences, and broken their hearts, then they would give a world for Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Saint's Tragedy, 1655
People cling to worldly gain until divine enlightenment awakens their conscience, then they value spiritual salvation above all.
In simple terms: Worldly desires fade after spiritual awakening.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper spiritual awareness.
Themes
faith
redemption
conscience
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- religious conversion
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
spiritual awakening
value shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts keep you from spiritual growth?
- How can you recognize divine prompting?
A Different Perspective
Transformation may be slow and resisted.
