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  BY FAITH NOT FEELING
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: C.H. Spurgeon's sermon emphasizes the importance of living by
faith in Christ rather than relying on feelings or personal
righteousness.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Faith"
Scripture References: John 15:5, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 11:1

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true life comes from faith in Jesus Christ
rather than relying on personal righteousness or feelings. He asserts
that even the most righteous must depend on Christ's work for salvation,
highlighting that faith is a more secure and joyful foundation than
feelings or works. Spurgeon illustrates that just as a branch thrives by
remaining connected to the vine, believers must cling to Jesus for
spiritual sustenance. He encourages a complete trust in God, recognizing
that faith is essential for both the just and the sinner. Ultimately, he
declares that trusting in the Lord is the essence of life.

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The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)

I shall not die, I can, I do, believe in the Lord my God, and this faith
will keep me alive. I would be numbered among those who in their lives
are just; but even if I were perfect I would not try to live by my
righteousness; I would cling to the work of the Lord Jesus and still
live by faith in Him and by nothing else. If I were able to give my body
to be burned for my Lord Jesus, yet I would not trust in my own courage
and constancy, but still would live by faith.

Were I a martyr at the stake

I'd plead my Saviour's name;

Intreat a pardon for His sake,

And urge no other claim.

To live by faith is a far surer and happier thing than to live by
feelings or by works, The branch, by living in the vine, lives a better
life than it would live by itself, even if it were possible for it to
live at all apart from the stem. To live by clinging to Jesus, by
deriving all from Him, is a sweet and sacred thing. If even the most
just must live in this fashion, how much more must I who am a poor
sinner! Lord, I believe. I must trust Thee wholly. What else can I do?
Trusting Thee is my life....

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/by-faith-not-feeling/
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