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Atheist Quote by Stephen Charnock

“It is the black work of an ungodly man or an atheist, that God is not in all his thoughts. What comfort can be had in the being of God without thinking of him with reverence and delight? A God forgotten is as good as no God to us.” quote by Stephen Charnock
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“It is the black work of an ungodly man or an atheist, that God is not in all his thoughts. What comfort can be had in the being of God without thinking of him with reverence and delight? A God forgotten is as good as no God to us.”

Stephen Charnock

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Christian's Daily Walk, 1680s

Neglecting reverence for God leads to a shallow faith lacking comfort and guidance.

In simple terms: Forgetting God weakens faith.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate reverent remembrance of God.

Themes

faith reverence spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church services
  • spiritual counseling

Key Concepts

theology devotion existential meaning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reverence shape your spiritual comfort?
  • What practices help you keep God present?
A Different Perspective

Faith without reverence can become hollow.

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