Condemnation Quote by Spurgeon (1834-1892), Charles
““If you get condemnation out of the Gospel, you put the condemnation into it yourselves! It is not the Gospel, but your rejection of it that will condemn you.”–1893, Sermon 2300””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Sermon 2300, 1893
Condemnation comes from rejecting the Gospel, not the Gospel itself; self‑judgment leads to spiritual peril.
In simple terms: Rejecting the Gospel condemns you, not the Gospel.
Avoid self‑condemnation by embracing the message.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- church teaching
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your view of the Gospel affect your self‑judgment?
- What steps can you take to accept its message fully?
The Gospel can be misinterpreted, leading to harmful self‑judgment.