Ascent Quote by Samuel Rutherford
“I exhort you and beseech you in the bowels of Christ, faint not, weary not. There is a great necessity of heaven; ye must needs have it: all other things, as houses, lands, children, husband, friends, country, credit, health, wealth, honour, may be wanted ; but heaven is your one thing necessary, the good part that shall not be taken from you. See that you buy the field where the Pearl is; sell all and make a purchase of salvation. Think it not easy; for it is a steep ascent to eternal glory; many are lying dead by the way, that were slain with security.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Necessity of Heaven, 1655
The passage urges prioritizing spiritual salvation over worldly possessions, emphasizing that eternal value outweighs temporary comforts.
In simple terms: Focus on salvation, not material wealth.
Key Takeaway
Choose spiritual goals over material ones.
Themes
faith
priorities
eternity
spirituality
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
biblical
sermonic
When to use this quote
- choosing a religious vocation
- selling possessions for charitable causes
- seeking spiritual fulfillment
- renouncing materialism
Key Concepts
salvation
heavenly focus
worldly detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you willing to sacrifice for your faith?
- How can you balance material duties with spiritual aspirations?
A Different Perspective
Worldly obligations can make spiritual commitment difficult.
