Do not commit spiritual suicide through a passion for discussing metaphysical subtleties.
Interpretation
Avoid getting lost in overly complex discussions that don't lead to spiritual growth.
This quote by Charles Spurgeon warns against the dangers of fixating on intricate metaphysical discussions that distract from genuine spiritual development. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on practical faith over abstract theorizing, suggesting that an obsession with such subtleties can lead to stagnation or 'spiritual suicide.'
In practice
In a sermon, one might say, 'Let us not commit spiritual suicide through a passion for discussing metaphysical subtleties.'
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It is a maxim among these lawyers, that whatever hath been done before, may legally be done again: and therefore they take special care to record all the decisions formerly made against common justice and the general reason of mankind.
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