Dwelling Safely Apart
True safety and blessing come from dwelling alone with God, separate from the world's influences.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of dwelling safely apart from the world, highlighting that true safety comes from separating ourselves from sinners and compromising influences. He illustrates that a worldly Christian is spiritually diseased and that our security lies in our relationship with God, who is our Best Friend. Spurgeon points out that despite the challenges and negativity from the world, those who dwell alone with God will find safety and blessings, as exemplified by Abram's journey to Canaan. He warns that true safety is not found in the company of the ungodly, as seen in Lot's experience in Sodom, but in a close walk with God.
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Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew, (Deuteronomy 33:28)
The more we dwell alone, the more safe shall we be. God would have His people separate from sinners, His call to them is, "Come ye out from among them."...A worldly Christian is spiritually diseased. Those who compromise with Christ's enemies may be reckoned with them.
Our safety lies, not in making terms with the enemy, but in dwelling alone with our Best Friend. If we do this, we shall dwell in safety despite the sarcasms, the slanders, and the sneers of the world. We shall be safe from the baleful influence of its unbelief, its pride, its vanity, its filthiness.
God also will make us dwell in safety alone in that day when sin shall be visited on the nations by wars and famines. The Lord brought Abram from Ur of the Chaldees, but Abram stopped halfway. He had no blessing till, having set out to go to the land of Canaan, to the land of Canaan he came, He was safe alone even in the midst of foes. Lot was not safe in Sodom though in a circle of friends. Our safety is in dwelling apart with God.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Promise of Safety
- A. The promise of safety in Deuteronomy 33:28
- 'B. The conditions of safety: dwelling alone with God'
- II. The Dangers of Compromise
- A. A worldly Christian is spiritually diseased
- B. Compromise with Christ's enemies is not an option
- III. The Benefits of Dwelling Alone
- A. Safety from the world's influence
- B. Safety from sin's consequences
- IV. The Example of Abram
- A. Abram's journey to Canaan
- B. The importance of following God's call
Key Quotes
“Our safety lies, not in making terms with the enemy, but in dwelling alone with our Best Friend.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“A worldly Christian is spiritually diseased.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Our safety is in dwelling apart with God.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Separate yourself from the world and its influences to experience true safety and blessing.
- Dwell alone with God to receive His protection and guidance.
- Faithfulness to God is the key to experiencing His safety and blessing.