Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon

March 14 | Evening

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Mar 14, 2026
A reflective reading centered on Psalm 39:1. Listeners are warned against spiritual complacency and false security. The talk stresses vigilance because temptation can hide within blessings. Prayer for preservation and deliberate watchfulness are urged. Practical imagery calls believers to arm themselves before entering risky situations.
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ADVICE

Pray And Watch To Keep From Sinning

  • Guard your ways by constant vigilance and prayer.
  • Frazer Blaxland warns to watch every thought, word, and action and ask God to hold you up so you stay safe.
INSIGHT

Perceived Security Invites Temptation

  • You are never as safe from sin as you presume; perceived security breeds vulnerability.
  • Blaxland compares life to a muddy road with robbers at every turn and temptation hidden in mercies.
ADVICE

Avoid Unnecessary Exposure And Wear Your Shield

  • Avoid unnecessary exposure to temptation and, if required to face it, take up your spiritual armor.
  • Blaxland uses the fireworks and shield metaphors: don't carry fireworks near a candle and never go without your shield in battle.
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