The idea of "conviction" is complex. It involves the concepts of authoritative
examination, of unquestionable proof, of decisive judgment, of punitive power.
Whatever the final issue may be, he who "convicts" another places the
truth of
the case in dispute in a clear light before him, so that it must be seen and
acknowledged as truth. He who then rejects the conclusion which the exposition
involves, rejects it with his eyes open and at his peril. Truth seen as truth
carries with it condemnation to all who refuse to welcome it. - Brooke Foss
Westcott
There is nothing more affecting than the sentiments produced in the
heart by the
conviction that the subject of affliction is beloved of God, that He loves that
which He is obliged to smite, and is obliged to smite that which He loves. -
John Darby
We cannot speak ill enough of
sin, and we must always speak worst of our own
sin, must call it rebellion, grievous rebellion; and very grievous sins is to
all true penitents. - Matthew Henry
The idea of "conviction" is complex. It involves the concepts of authoritative
examination, of unquestionable proof, of decisive judgment, of punitive power.
Whatever the final issue may be, he who "convicts" another places the
truth of
the case in dispute in a clear light before him, so that it must be seen and
acknowledged as truth. He who then rejects the conclusion which the exposition
involves, rejects it with his eyes open and at his peril. Truth seen as truth
carries with it condemnation to all who refuse to welcome it. - Brooke Foss
Westcott
There is nothing more affecting than the sentiments produced in the
heart by the
conviction that the subject of affliction is beloved of God, that He loves that
which He is obliged to smite, and is obliged to smite that which He loves. -
John Darby
We cannot speak ill enough of