But how many are there externally religious, with whose characters you could
find no fault, but who have never had the regenerating influence of the
Holy Ghost; who never were made to lie prostrate on their face before Calvary’s
cross; who never turned a wistful eye to yonder Savior crucified; who never put
their trust in him that was slain for the sons of men. They love a superficial
religion, but when a man talks deeper than that, they set it down for cant. You
may love all that is external about religion, just as you may love a man for his
clothes -- caring nothing for the man himself. If so, I know you are one of
those who reject the gospel. - Charles Spurgeon
Religion is the same that ever it was, only it suffers by them that make
profession of it. Never was there less regard for the Person and offices of
Christ, of His grace, and of the benefits of His mediation, among them that are
called Christians, than is found among many at this day. - John Owen
But how many are there externally religious, with whose characters you could
find no fault, but who have never had the regenerating influence of the
Holy Ghost; who never were made to lie prostrate on their face before Calvary’s
cross; who never turned a wistful eye to yonder Savior crucified; who never put
their trust in him that was slain for the sons of men. They love a superficial
religion, but when a man talks deeper than that, they set it down for cant. You
may love all that is external about religion, just as you may love a man for his
clothes -- caring nothing for the man himself. If so, I know you are one of
those who reject the gospel. - Charles Spurgeon
Religion is the same that ever it was, only it suffers by them that make
profession of it. Never was there less regard for the Person and offices of
Christ, of His grace, and of the benefits of His mediation, among them that are
called Christians, than is found among many at this day. - John Owen