Tag: Charles Spurgeon

Spurgeon: What a man is by sin or by grace will be the cause of his sorrow or of his satisfaction.

August 18, 2011

C. H. Spurgeon, in a sermon, “How a Man’s Conduct Comes Home to Him” on Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself. (KJV) The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man … More Spurgeon: What a man is by sin or by grace will be the cause of his sorrow or of his satisfaction.

Spurgeon: rewards of obedience make us scorn the scorning of the scorner.

August 17, 2011

Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. -Proverbs 13:13  From Faith’s Checkbook by C. H. Spurgeon: HOLY awe of God’s Word is at a great discount. Men think themselves wiser than the Word of the Lord, and sit in judgment upon it. “So did not … More Spurgeon: rewards of obedience make us scorn the scorning of the scorner.

Unexpected Grace

August 13, 2011

C.H. Spurgeon, comments in Morning and Evening: “He that watereth shall be watered also himself.”—Proverbs 11:25 We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in order to become spiritually vigorous, we must … More Unexpected Grace

History Shapers

August 11, 2011

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. —2 Timothy 1:5 Who knows what lifelong influence a mother and grandmother can have in the life of a child? Sure, Timothy was strengthened greatly … More History Shapers

Spurgeon: Walking With God

August 10, 2011

C. H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, on Nehemiah 3: The broad wall afforded a pleasant place of resort for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, from which they could command prospects of the surrounding country. This reminds us of the Lord’s exceeding broad commandments, in which we walk at liberty in communion with Jesus, overlooking the scenes of … More Spurgeon: Walking With God