No
sinner in the world cares to seek a Savior till the
Spirit awakens the
conscience and guides him to the one great Remedy for sin. We might suppose that
sinners could have no quietness or ease in their minds while in their natural
state; but the contrary is awfully true. Most sinners have 'no bands', either in life or
death; 'their strength is firm,' their sleep in sin is
very deep, until the Spirit breathe on them. Their peace is an unreal peace; but
still, it is true that they go on from day to day unconcerned about meeting the
Holy One, except when startled by some flagrant act of transgression. -
Andrew Bonar
No
sinner in the world cares to seek a Savior till the
Spirit awakens the
conscience and guides him to the one great Remedy for sin. We might suppose that
sinners could have no quietness or ease in their minds while in their natural
state; but the contrary is awfully true. Most sinners have 'no bands', either in life or
death; 'their strength is firm,' their sleep in sin is
very deep, until the Spirit breathe on them. Their peace is an unreal peace; but
still, it is true that they go on from day to day unconcerned about meeting the
Holy One, except when startled by some flagrant act of transgression. -
Andrew Bonar