Spiritual Depression
Spiritual Depression
David Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Tim Keller
About pain and suffering. - Tim Keller
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Spiritual Depression

Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure

David Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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David Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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In the midst of a world teeming with superficial joys and ephemeral satisfactions, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones's "Spiritual Depression" emerges as a beacon of hope for those ensnared in the shadows of spiritual malaise. With the precision of a seasoned surgeon and the compassion of a pastor's heart, Lloyd-Jones delves into the depths of the human spirit, diagnosing the pervasive ailment of spiritual depression that afflicts many, including those who profess faith in Christ. Through a series of twenty-one meticulously crafted sermons, originally delivered at Westminster Chapel in London, he not only exposes the root causes of this spiritual ailment but also illuminates the path to a robust and joy-filled Christian life. Lloyd-Jones argues compellingly that the lack of Christian joy and freedom observed among believers has significantly contributed to the world's growing disinterest in Christianity. He contends that reclaiming the vibrant, joyous faith of the early Christians is not only possible but essential. "Spiritual Depression" offers more than mere diagnosis; it prescribes the timeless remedy found in the mind and spirit of Christ. Each sermon, rich with theological insight and practical wisdom, serves as a stepping stone out of the doldrums of spiritual depression and into the liberating light of Christ's love and power. This work stands as a testament to Lloyd-Jones's enduring legacy as a preacher and a guide to those seeking to navigate the complexities of faith with courage and joy.

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Released
1965
1 Jan
Length
300
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About pain and suffering. - Tim Keller
To make it quite practical I have a very simple test. After I have explained the way of Christ to somebody I say “Now, are you ready to say that you are a Christian?” And they hesitate. And then I say, “What’s the matter? Why are you hesitating?” And so often people say, “I don’t feel like I’m good enough yet. I don’t think I’m ready to say I’m a Christian now.” And at once I know that I have been wasting my breath. They are still thinking in terms of themselves. They have to do it. It sounds very modest to say, “Well, I don’t think I’ good enough,” but it’s a very denial of the faith. The very essence of the Christian faith is to say that He is good enough and I am in Him. As long as you go on thinking about yourself like that and saying, “I’m not good enough; Oh, I’m not good enough,” you are denying God – you are denying the gospel – you are denying the very essence of the faith and you will never be happy. You think you’re better at times and then again you will find you are not as good at other times than you thought you were. You will be up and down forever. How can I put it plainly? It doesn’t matter if you have almost entered into the depths of hell. It does not matter if you are guilty of murder as well as every other vile sin. It does not matter from the standpoint of being justified before God at all. You are no more hopeless than the most moral and respectable person in the world.
— David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Spiritual Depression

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