Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon

January 31 | Evening

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Jan 31, 2026
A reflective reading on 2 Samuel 18:23 leads into contrasts between frantic striving and the plain way of faith. Listeners are urged to choose childlike trust over proud reasoning and to bring cares directly to God in prayer. The talk closes with a call to gird the mind and press on with solemn earnestness.
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INSIGHT

Plain Way Outruns Strenuous Effort

  • Choosing the plain way of faith outpaces strenuous self-effort in the spiritual race.
  • Believing and resting in Christ produces steady progress without weariness.
INSIGHT

Route Matters More Than Speed

  • The route matters as much as speed; level ground sustains progress better than steep toil.
  • Spiritual simplicity and childlike faith suit weak, trembling sinners more than proud reasoning.
ADVICE

Go Directly To God In Need

  • Go directly to God with your needs instead of wandering to friends or servants.
  • Use prayer and the promises as your straightforward route to relief.
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