Enough of Questioning
The sermon emphasizes the importance of unquestioning obedience to God's will, trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation, and avoiding the cycle of doubt and unbelief that comes from excessive questioning.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of unquestioning obedience to God's commands, using Noah's family entering the ark as an example of faith without doubt. He urges listeners to stop their endless questioning and to simply believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation. Spurgeon highlights that excessive questioning can lead to confusion and hinder one's faith journey. He calls for a mindset shift towards immediate acceptance of divine precepts, encouraging families to unite in faith. The sermon serves as a reminder that faith should be embraced rather than overanalyzed.
Text
Noah came into the ark and his wife, and his sons and their wives. Their obedience was unquestioning. We do not find them asking anything at all, about the reason for the command; but they came as they were bidden. They passed through the doorway, and they were all in the ark. Fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, sons and their wives, daughters and their husbands, and all of you, oh that the blessed Spirit would put you now into such a frame of mind that you should at once yield to the divine precept which says, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved."
Have you not asked questions enough? You have had some of them answered, but every answer has only helped you to invent another dozen questions. Oh, those questions! these quibbles! those debates! those doubts! those cavillings! They are ruining thousands.
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "A Family Sermon."
Sermon Outline
- The Obedience of Noah
- The Problem of Questioning
- The Call to Faith
- Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ
- Trust in Him for salvation
Key Quotes
“Have you not asked questions enough? You have had some of them answered, but every answer has only helped you to invent another dozen questions.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Oh, those questions! these quibbles! those debates! those doubts! those cavillings! They are ruining thousands.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and follow His commands without hesitation.
- Avoid excessive questioning and instead focus on believing in God's promises.
- Unquestioning obedience to God's will is essential for salvation and spiritual growth.