No Cause to Blush
We shall not be ashamed of our faith, hope, or love in Christ, for He will fulfill our hopes and justify our attachment to Him.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that believers have no cause to blush for their faith, hope, and love in Christ. He reassures that despite criticism, the Scriptures are without error and that simple faith in Jesus is a mark of honor. Spurgeon highlights the certainty of hope in the Lord's promises, which will culminate in joy and glory when He returns. He also affirms that love for Jesus is never shameful, as true devotion will be recognized and honored, especially in the face of persecution. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, hope, and love without shame.
Text
Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed. (Isaiah 54.4)
We shall not be ashamed of our faith. Carping critics may assail the Scriptures upon which we ground our belief, but every year the Lord will make it more and more clear that in His Book there is no error, no excess, and no omission. It is no discredit to be a simple believer; the faith which looks alone to Jesus is a crown of honor on any man's head and better than a star on his breast.
We shall not be ashamed of our hope. It shall be even as the Lord has said. We shall be fed, led, blest, and rested. Our Lord will come, and then the days of our mourning shall be ended. How we shall glory in the Lord who first gave us lively hope and then gave us that which we hoped for!
We shall not be ashamed of our love. Jesus is to us the altogether lovely, and never, never, shall we have to blush because we have yielded our hearts to Him. The sight of our glorious Well-beloved will justify the most enthusiastic attachment to Him. None will blame the martyrs for dying for Him. When the enemies of Christ are clothed with everlasting contempt, the lovers of Jesus shall find themselves honored by all holy beings, because they chose the reproach of Christ rather than the treasures of Egypt.
Sermon Outline
- We Shall Not Be Ashamed
- Of Our Faith
- Of Our Hope
- Of Our Love
Key Quotes
“The faith which looks alone to Jesus is a crown of honor on any man's head and better than a star on his breast.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“None will blame the martyrs for dying for Him.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The lovers of Jesus shall find themselves honored by all holy beings, because they chose the reproach of Christ rather than the treasures of Egypt.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should not be ashamed to openly declare our faith in Jesus, even in the face of criticism.
- Our hope in Christ will be fulfilled, and we should trust in His promises.
- Our love for Jesus will be justified and honored by all holy beings, and we should not be afraid to show our devotion to Him.