Quote by George Whitefield
The great and important duty which is incumbent on Christians, is to guard against all appearance of evil to watch against the first risings in the heart to evil and to have a guard upon our actions, that they may not be sinful, or so much as seem to be so.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the responsibility of Christians to be vigilant in avoiding any form of evil. It urges them to be attentive to the initial stirrings of evil thoughts within their hearts and to maintain a close watch over their actions, ensuring they are not sinful or even appear to be so. In essence, it urges Christians to stay morally upright, acting with integrity and purity, both in reality and in perception.