Unless the will is free, man has no freedom; and if he has no freedom he is not a moral agent, that is, he is incapable of moral action and also of moral character.
Charles Grandison FinneyRead
A revival may be expected when Christians have a spirit of prayer for a revival. That is, when they pray as if their hearts were set upon it. When Christians have the spirit of prayer for a revival. When they go about groaning out their hearts desire. When they have real travail of soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A true revival occurs when Christians earnestly pray with deep longing and commitment for it.
Charles Grandison Finney's quote emphasizes the importance of genuine, heartfelt prayer among Christians when seeking a revival. It suggests that a true spiritual awakening is contingent upon believers' deep emotional investment and sincere longing for a transformation, indicating that revival is a collective effort rooted in fervent prayer rather than superficial requests.
Themes
RevivalPrayerChristiansSpiritualityLonging
In practice
Example use cases
During a church service, the leader quotes Finney to emphasize the need for deeper prayer.
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