Spurgeon's Sermons The Deep-Seated Character of Sin
Dec 27, 2025
C.H. Spurgeon delves into the profound nature of sin, emphasizing it as a condition of the heart that estranges us from God. He critiques common misconceptions, urging listeners to recognize that sin primarily offends God. Spurgeon discusses the deep roots of sin, its engravement in our hearts, and calls for humility and confession. He highlights that true transformation occurs through divine intervention and the Holy Spirit, culminating in the need for faith in Christ for redemption and a new heart.
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Sin Is Deeply Engraved In Humanity
- Sin is not merely wrong actions but a deep condition engraved in the human heart.
- Rev. C. H. Spurgeon compares it to inscriptions cut with a pen of iron and point of a diamond.
Bandit's Skewed Conscience
- Spurgeon recounts a Spanish bandit who felt guilty for tasting blood on a fast day but not for murder.
- He uses this to show warped consciences that miss true sin against God.
Sin Is Against God First
- True sin is disobedience to God's will and a forgetfulness of our relation to the Creator.
- Spurgeon insists the essence of sin lies in rebelling against God, not just breaking human rules.