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Faithful to Christ: A Challenge to Truly Live for Christ
Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you. - 1 Samuel 12:24
If there is a true faith, there must be a declaration of it. If you are a candle, and God has lit you, then let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in the heavens (Matthew 5:16). Soldiers of Christ must, like soldiers of our nation, wear their uniforms; and if they are ashamed of their uniforms, they ought to be drummed out of the army.
I believe that many Christians get into a lot of trouble by not being honest in their convictions. For instance, if a person goes into a workshop, or a soldier into a barracks, and if he does not fly his flag from the beginning, it will be very difficult for him to run it up afterwards. But if he immediately and boldly lets them know, “I am a Christian, and there are certain things that I cannot do to please you, and certain other things that I cannot help doing even though they might displease you” – when that is clearly understood, after a while the peculiarity of the thing will be gone, and the person will be let alone.
However, if he is a little dishonest and thinks that he is going to please the world and please Christ too, he can depend on it that he is in for a rough time. If he tries the way of compromise, his life will be like that of a toad under a harrow or a fox in a dog kennel. That will never do. Come out. Show your colors. Let it be known who you are and what you are. Although your course will not be smooth, it will certainly not be half as rough as if you tried to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, which is a very difficult piece of business.
- Charles H. Spurgeon
List of Chapters
Ch. 1: Pride
Ch. 2: Broken Keys
Ch. 3: Double-Mindedness
Ch. 4: Labor that Doesn’t Satisfy
Ch. 5: The Table of the Reprobate
Ch. 6: The Self-Righteous Guests
Ch. 7: Drunk with the World
Ch. 8: Going through the Fire
Ch. 9: Laziness
Ch. 10: Faith
Ch. 11: Awaken, Oh Sleeper!
Ch. 12: An Innkeeper’s Prayer
Ch. 13: Punishment of Evildoers
Ch. 14: Priceless Life
Ch. 15: No Excuse for Ignorance
Ch. 16: We Must Pray
Ch. 17: Popular Errors
Ch. 18: Don’t Wait Until You’re Dying
Ch. 19: Our Days Are Numbered
Ch. 20: How the World Gives
Ch. 21: Have Courage
Ch. 22: Be Faithful
Ch. 23: The Light of Evening
Ch. 24: Beds That Are Too Short
Ch. 25: Mistaken Zeal
Ch. 26: Selfish Ease
Ch. 27: Be Sober
Ch. 28: Through Floods and Flames
Ch. 29: Show Your Colors
Ch. 30: Keep Your Own Garden
Ch. 31: A Talk about Death
Charles H. Spurgeon – A Brief Biography
About the Author
Charles Haddon (C. H.) Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British Baptist preacher. He started preaching at age 16 and quickly became famous. He is still known as the “Prince of Preachers” and frequently had more than 10,000 people present to hear him preach at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. His sermons were printed in newspapers, translated into many languages, and published in many books.
If there is a true faith, there must be a declaration of it. If you are a candle, and God has lit you, then let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in the heavens (Matthew 5:16). Soldiers of Christ must, like soldiers of our nation, wear their uniforms; and if they are ashamed of their uniforms, they ought to be drummed out of the army.
I believe that many Christians get into a lot of trouble by not being honest in their convictions. For instance, if a person goes into a workshop, or a soldier into a barracks, and if he does not fly his flag from the beginning, it will be very difficult for him to run it up afterwards. But if he immediately and boldly lets them know, “I am a Christian, and there are certain things that I cannot do to please you, and certain other things that I cannot help doing even though they might displease you” – when that is clearly understood, after a while the peculiarity of the thing will be gone, and the person will be let alone.
However, if he is a little dishonest and thinks that he is going to please the world and please Christ too, he can depend on it that he is in for a rough time. If he tries the way of compromise, his life will be like that of a toad under a harrow or a fox in a dog kennel. That will never do. Come out. Show your colors. Let it be known who you are and what you are. Although your course will not be smooth, it will certainly not be half as rough as if you tried to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, which is a very difficult piece of business.
- Charles H. Spurgeon
List of Chapters
Ch. 1: Pride
Ch. 2: Broken Keys
Ch. 3: Double-Mindedness
Ch. 4: Labor that Doesn’t Satisfy
Ch. 5: The Table of the Reprobate
Ch. 6: The Self-Righteous Guests
Ch. 7: Drunk with the World
Ch. 8: Going through the Fire
Ch. 9: Laziness
Ch. 10: Faith
Ch. 11: Awaken, Oh Sleeper!
Ch. 12: An Innkeeper’s Prayer
Ch. 13: Punishment of Evildoers
Ch. 14: Priceless Life
Ch. 15: No Excuse for Ignorance
Ch. 16: We Must Pray
Ch. 17: Popular Errors
Ch. 18: Don’t Wait Until You’re Dying
Ch. 19: Our Days Are Numbered
Ch. 20: How the World Gives
Ch. 21: Have Courage
Ch. 22: Be Faithful
Ch. 23: The Light of Evening
Ch. 24: Beds That Are Too Short
Ch. 25: Mistaken Zeal
Ch. 26: Selfish Ease
Ch. 27: Be Sober
Ch. 28: Through Floods and Flames
Ch. 29: Show Your Colors
Ch. 30: Keep Your Own Garden
Ch. 31: A Talk about Death
Charles H. Spurgeon – A Brief Biography
About the Author
Charles Haddon (C. H.) Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a British Baptist preacher. He started preaching at age 16 and quickly became famous. He is still known as the “Prince of Preachers” and frequently had more than 10,000 people present to hear him preach at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. His sermons were printed in newspapers, translated into many languages, and published in many books.
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Published November 30, 2019
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Charles Haddon Spurgeon
5,987 books1,613 followersCharles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was England's best-known preacher for most of the second half of the nineteenth century. In 1854, just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 20, became pastor of London's famed New Park Street Church (formerly pastored by the famous Baptist theologian, John Gill). The congregation quickly outgrew their building, moved to Exeter Hall, then to Surrey Music Hall. In these venues, Spurgeon frequently preached to audiences numbering more than 10,000—all in the days before electronic amplification. In 1861, the congregation moved permanently to the newly constructed Metropolitan Tabernacle.
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September 21, 2025
Great read.
Charles Spurgeon's works are always uplifting and convicting. His writings are just as relevant today as they were when he preached and wrote them. He preached unapologetically.
Charles Spurgeon's works are always uplifting and convicting. His writings are just as relevant today as they were when he preached and wrote them. He preached unapologetically.
March 14, 2022
As always, reading Charles Spurgeon is a joy.
May 3, 2020
Excellent, excellent read - I read one short chapter a day and was very encouraged and convicted.
July 20, 2024
In my opinion, this book could be used as a handbook on how to live the Christian life. Each chapter is filled with godly insight and knowledge, and Spurgeon makes it clear that the born again, or evangelical Christian's guide for a godly and purposeful life is completely rooted in the word of God. That His word is the blueprint, not a suggestion. Period. Charles Spurgeon died in 1892, but his wisdom and vast knowledge of the bible is always communicated clearly in every word he writes. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to further their walk with Christ.
February 10, 2020
This book is quite good, but I gave it 3 stars as the organizational structure is more meandering than coordinated. Chapters 13 and 25 are the very best of the book.
January 15, 2024
Anyone who knows me knows I love Spurgeon! However, this one was organized uniquely and didn’t have good flow. Just not my favorite of his.
July 28, 2023
It is always a joy to read the Prince of Preachers, given his storied success as a preacher and a man of God during the 1800's. Faithful to Christ was a fairly good book, although the one critic I offer is that the book seems disjointed. It is true that each chapter does throw down a challenge-if you will-to truly live for Christ which is wonderful.
In this book, Spurgeon addresses issues such as pride, double-mindedness, work that doesn't satisfy, the problem of the reprobate, those pesky issues of self-righteousness, the staggering problem with being in love with the world (and subsequently emptiness), suffering, laziness, faith, prayer, impending punishment for the evil doer, a life without a price, ignorance without excuse, and giving consideration to the brevity of life and why contemplating one's death is so critical. Spurgeon also gives some thoughts about courage, faithfulness, zeal, selfishness, and caring for one's own heart while walking through this life.
As a whole, I think the reader would find this book encouraging and exhorting in some aspects. It's not my favorite Spurgeon book, but would be a good devotional read for one who is so inclined.
In this book, Spurgeon addresses issues such as pride, double-mindedness, work that doesn't satisfy, the problem of the reprobate, those pesky issues of self-righteousness, the staggering problem with being in love with the world (and subsequently emptiness), suffering, laziness, faith, prayer, impending punishment for the evil doer, a life without a price, ignorance without excuse, and giving consideration to the brevity of life and why contemplating one's death is so critical. Spurgeon also gives some thoughts about courage, faithfulness, zeal, selfishness, and caring for one's own heart while walking through this life.
As a whole, I think the reader would find this book encouraging and exhorting in some aspects. It's not my favorite Spurgeon book, but would be a good devotional read for one who is so inclined.
July 12, 2020
There is a lot in here to take to heart, but I was especially surprised by the call to rebuke unbelievers when they are in sin: "If you do not rebuke sin – I mean, of course, on all suitable occasions and in a proper spirit – your silence will give consent to the sin, and you will be encouraging and supporting the sin...The person who can hear swearing or see impurity and never utter a word of protest may well question whether he is righteous himself." He points to the thief on the cross, as well as Ezekiel 33:8 "It is more than ever needful in these days that believers in Christ do not allow sin to go unrebuked, and yet a great many of them do so. Do you not know that a person who is silent when a wrong thing is said or done has become a participant in the sin? 'When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die for his sin; but I will require his blood at thine hand'."
He also spends a lot of time trying to open our eyes to the worthlessness of earthly pleasures and enjoyments, warning us that our comfort must be in the gospel of Jesus Christ, not luxury, selfish ease, amusement, indulgence, or lightheartedness. "He who does not love Christ more than all things does not love Him. Oh, for men and women of principle, who consider nothing as loss but loss of faith, and desire no gain except the glory of God!"
And throughout, he calls us to both a private and public faith. If we only have one or the other, that is not genuine faith: "The fact is that our Lord requires an open confession as well as a secret faith. If you will not give it, there is no promise of salvation for you, but instead a threat of being denied in the end. The apostle Paul puts it this way: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Romans 10:9)."
He also spends a lot of time trying to open our eyes to the worthlessness of earthly pleasures and enjoyments, warning us that our comfort must be in the gospel of Jesus Christ, not luxury, selfish ease, amusement, indulgence, or lightheartedness. "He who does not love Christ more than all things does not love Him. Oh, for men and women of principle, who consider nothing as loss but loss of faith, and desire no gain except the glory of God!"
And throughout, he calls us to both a private and public faith. If we only have one or the other, that is not genuine faith: "The fact is that our Lord requires an open confession as well as a secret faith. If you will not give it, there is no promise of salvation for you, but instead a threat of being denied in the end. The apostle Paul puts it this way: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Romans 10:9)."
June 21, 2023
This is a great book, but in order to get the natural feel of C H Spurgeon, you must read the 63 Vol set of sermons, THE NEW PARK STREET PULPIT & THE METROPOLITAN TABERNACLE PULPIT published by Pilgrim Publishing, if you can find them. It is beyond me why the publishers have a need to update words and edit these sermons as if we are too stupid to understand. Pilgrim didn't do this, they photocopied these sermons just as they were printed in Spurgeon's day. Amazon did sell the entire set on Kindle, but for some reason, I am now only able to find Vol 1-15. What a treasure if they would sell the whole set, and a great service for those with problems with their eyes and who can't read print.
March 9, 2024
6 stars. He does an interesting thing when writing, 300 years later
What? I find most interesting about Ho Spurgeon preaches. Is that even in his book writing? He does this very strange thing where he can tell you a point insight. A question to be formed in your mind and as you're either arguing with the point or looking for Bible verses. Are supportive? The next page has the answers and they are biblical in schedule. It is a very.
Powerful writing style showing that he thinks through what his com his readers will be thinking. Common, but also that he had a close relationship with the word of God period powerful book and I think that every Christian should read this.
What? I find most interesting about Ho Spurgeon preaches. Is that even in his book writing? He does this very strange thing where he can tell you a point insight. A question to be formed in your mind and as you're either arguing with the point or looking for Bible verses. Are supportive? The next page has the answers and they are biblical in schedule. It is a very.
Powerful writing style showing that he thinks through what his com his readers will be thinking. Common, but also that he had a close relationship with the word of God period powerful book and I think that every Christian should read this.
August 11, 2020
This book expounds on verses from the Bible. I love how the Bible is taken as absolute truth, as it is. It convicts the Christian heart and encourages. Quite a guide on being a Christian and being faithful. I just wish that each succeeding chapter is a continuation of the stories and anecdotes mentioned and that there’s a coherent picture. Connected. Even if how it’s written is a challenge to take in, there are many examples. It’s helpful to read a chapter a day, so that it’ll be meditated. I’d recommend this book.
February 24, 2021
Faithful to Christ - C. H. Spurgeon
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
One of the best Preachers ever, it's always a pleasure to read Spurgeon, he had so many stories and examples. This book was sermons he preached on being faithful to Christ. His sermons seem so interesting and insightful and always question you. Maybe that's why they are so good as you always ask the question, where am I with God? Are you being led by the Holy Spirit? Hopefully there's much more Spurgeon sermons I will find to read.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
One of the best Preachers ever, it's always a pleasure to read Spurgeon, he had so many stories and examples. This book was sermons he preached on being faithful to Christ. His sermons seem so interesting and insightful and always question you. Maybe that's why they are so good as you always ask the question, where am I with God? Are you being led by the Holy Spirit? Hopefully there's much more Spurgeon sermons I will find to read.
October 7, 2023
This book is not in modern English, which is understandable given how long ago Charles Spurgeon produced his famous works. Nonetheless, this writing style, combined with the organizational structure chosen by modern publication, make this a much more difficult than need be read. Although difficult to read and to comprehend, there were still takeaways to be gleaned from living a life devoted to faithfulness in and for Christ.
March 3, 2025
Great devotional, if you know Spurgeon’s style of writing - more on the poetic and illustrative style. Mindful that it is in the 19th century, still these words remain timeless. Some chapters resonate more powerfully than others, some favourites were: Labour that Doesn’t Satisfy, No Excuse for Ignorance, Don’t Wait Until You’re Dying, The Light of Evening (!), Beds That Are Too Short (!) and Keep Your Own Garden.
March 17, 2022
This book is God-sent. It made me reflect upon my life and see through my motives. I enjoyed reading this as much as I got convicted through it by the Holy Spirit.
Here, Spurgeon addressed various issues in Christian living. Actually, spoiler alert, it will all point to Christ. That's what Christian books supposed to do, right?
Here, Spurgeon addressed various issues in Christian living. Actually, spoiler alert, it will all point to Christ. That's what Christian books supposed to do, right?
September 8, 2023
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
31 Excellent chapters presented by Spurgeon on the consequences of sin and living the faithful life for the glory of God… He is a master at using the Word to convict the audience that Jesus is the only hope for every lost soul. (This book is an awesome resource to use as a daily devotional.)
31 Excellent chapters presented by Spurgeon on the consequences of sin and living the faithful life for the glory of God… He is a master at using the Word to convict the audience that Jesus is the only hope for every lost soul. (This book is an awesome resource to use as a daily devotional.)
June 5, 2024
Spurgeon, a true follower of Christ
I found this book straightforward and interesting. Charles Spurgeon is clearly a man of God. I am challenged to not waste time on things that are worldly. It to continue to seek and grow my relationship to my Heavenly Father. Oh how I desire the deeper things of God.
I found this book straightforward and interesting. Charles Spurgeon is clearly a man of God. I am challenged to not waste time on things that are worldly. It to continue to seek and grow my relationship to my Heavenly Father. Oh how I desire the deeper things of God.
December 5, 2025
A book that calls believers to true stewardship.
Amazing book by Charles Spurgeon. As a believer of Jesus Christ, every chapter has challenged me to faithfully serve my Lord till the very end, every word full of convictions to live by His principles. A must read if you want to truly live for Christ.
Amazing book by Charles Spurgeon. As a believer of Jesus Christ, every chapter has challenged me to faithfully serve my Lord till the very end, every word full of convictions to live by His principles. A must read if you want to truly live for Christ.
October 28, 2020
Classic Spurgeon, Great Read
This book is exactly what I expected from Charles Spurgeon. It is a book full of extremely powerful writings. This book really affected me spiritually. I definitely recommend it.
This book is exactly what I expected from Charles Spurgeon. It is a book full of extremely powerful writings. This book really affected me spiritually. I definitely recommend it.
November 13, 2020
I listened to the Audible version which GoodReads does not have.
It's Spurgeon, what more really needs to be said. Many (31), short chapters, each of a subtopic that would easily stand by themselves if you wished to break it into a short daily reading and meditation.
It's Spurgeon, what more really needs to be said. Many (31), short chapters, each of a subtopic that would easily stand by themselves if you wished to break it into a short daily reading and meditation.
March 13, 2021
Such a refreshing devotional-style read from a man who lived out His life for the Lord. Not so deep that you can't understand, but profound in the message of living our lives for our great God & Savior, Jesus Christ!
May 19, 2021
Inspirational
Charles Spurgeon is a very good inspirational writer. This book Faithful to Christ is truly challenging. He brought out many things I had not thought about. I enjoyed it very much.
Charles Spurgeon is a very good inspirational writer. This book Faithful to Christ is truly challenging. He brought out many things I had not thought about. I enjoyed it very much.
January 9, 2023
another inspiring message
Never disappointed when I read CHSpurgeon’s books. Always feel encouraged and inspired in my daily life. This book is no different and I would highly recommend it.
Never disappointed when I read CHSpurgeon’s books. Always feel encouraged and inspired in my daily life. This book is no different and I would highly recommend it.
January 31, 2023
Watch Your Toes!
Charles Spurgeon didn't seem to hold anything back in Faithful to Christ. He really stressed the importance of staying true to our faith and not compromise our convictions .
Charles Spurgeon didn't seem to hold anything back in Faithful to Christ. He really stressed the importance of staying true to our faith and not compromise our convictions .
January 13, 2025
We Must Endeavor to be Faithful to Christ Who is Faithful to us
We are often too busy in our daily lives to remember how faithful Christ is to us each moment. How unfaithful we are to Him! We should endeavor to "Practice The Practice of God" as an integral part of our daily life.
We are often too busy in our daily lives to remember how faithful Christ is to us each moment. How unfaithful we are to Him! We should endeavor to "Practice The Practice of God" as an integral part of our daily life.
November 29, 2019
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February 2, 2020
I would give it a 9 out of 10 🌟.
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August 2, 2020Great book a definite read
This is so relevant a n d Avery challenging and convicting book. Definitely worth the time to read.
I would recommend it to anyone.
This is so relevant a n d Avery challenging and convicting book. Definitely worth the time to read.
I would recommend it to anyone.
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September 12, 2020Educating
This book is really tackling some problems already , I believe it would be really helpful to others like me
This book is really tackling some problems already , I believe it would be really helpful to others like me
November 24, 2020
a classic book from classic author. mainly talked about holistic growth. the chapters here was short, good for devotions.
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