quotes from the prince of preachers

Here are just a few quotes that come from the one called the “since of preachers. He started a school for young men desiring to enter ministry, and his impact continues through his writing and sermons. He had all hang ups, but this pastor also is credited for inspiring revival and many who became even better pulpit orators. Charles H. Spurgeon was the pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle in England. His boldness and messages have impacted countless people through the years.

It is also well known that Spurgeon battled many health and mental health issues. Yet God used him to speak life, to inspire many and to change the direction of many churches and preachers.

Here are some of the most powerful quotes from Spurgeon:

“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― Spurgeon

“A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Spurgeon

“Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Spurgeon

“Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened.” ― Spurgeon

“A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.” ― Spurgeon

“If Christ is not all to you He is nothing to you. He will never go into partnership as a part Saviour of men. If He be something He must be everything, and if He be not everything He is nothing to you.” ― Spurgeon

“The mind of God is greater than all the minds of men, so let all men leave the gospel just as God has delivered it unto us.” ― Spurgeon

“God's thoughts of you are many, let not yours be few in return.” ― Spurgeon

“Let me ask you, how many atheists are now in this house? Perhaps not a single one of you would accept the title, and yet, if you live from Monday morning to Saturday night in the same way as you would live if there were no God, you are practical atheists.” ― Spurgeon

Powerful. Spurgeon had many more great quotes, but this is just a few that have caught my attention. My desire is to be pushed to walk closer to God. Nothing can change us more than how close we stay to God and our desire increasing to be with Him more and more!

James 4:8,10 NLT

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. … 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

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