Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon January 8 | Morning
Jan 8, 2026
Explore how hypocrisy can taint public worship as Spurgeon delves into Exodus 28:38. He highlights the dangers of polluted motives in our pursuit of holiness, drawing from Dr. Payson's insights on pride and indolence. The contrast between our imperfections and Christ's sinless nature as our High Priest is compellingly discussed. Listeners are encouraged to approach faith with a fresh perspective on Jesus’ grace and holiness.
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Hidden Decay In Public Worship
- Public worship and spiritual work often hide widespread hypocrisy and lukewarmness.
- Charles H. Spurgeon reveals that formal devotion can mask deep spiritual failure.
Private Devotion Often Corrupted
- Private devotions commonly suffer from laziness, coldness, and distraction.
- Spurgeon warns that even desires for holiness can be corrupted by pride, vanity, or indolence.
Payson's Garden Metaphor
- Dr. Payson likens his parish and heart to the sluggard's neglected garden.
- He confesses many holy desires stem from pride, vanity, or laziness rather than pure motives.