Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon January 20 | Evening
Jan 20, 2026
In this evening devotion, the narrator introduces a reflection on Psalm 119:37. Charles H. Spurgeon critiques worldly distractions like theatre and drunkenness as empty pursuits. He highlights that accumulating wealth can also become a subtle form of vanity. Spurgeon emphasizes the need for divine intervention, stating that human effort alone isn't enough. He passionately pleads for spiritual revival, expressing the soul's desire for life in alignment with God's ways. The session closes with a heartfelt prayer request.
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Vanity Beyond The Theater
- Worldly amusements and riches are both forms of vanity that equally waste life.
- Charles H. Spurgeon shows that portfolio pursuits can be as vain as theatre pleasures.
Godless Success Is Still Vanity
- Mere pursuits of wealth or pleasure differ only in appearance from frivolity when God is not central.
- Spurgeon stresses that without following Christ, all occupations risk being vain shows.
Pray For Life, Not Just Motivation
- Pray for God to enliven you because human motives alone cannot sustain zeal.
- Ask, like the psalmist, 'Give me life in your ways' as a daily, necessary petition.