"since, therefore, we know the fear of the Lord, we seek to win men" (II corinthians 5:11). to begin instantly or to want first of all to win people may even be profane, in any case worldliness, not Christianity, no more than it is fear of God. no, let your effort first, let it first and foremost, express that you fear God. -this i have aspired to do.
but you, oh God, you let me never forget that even if i did not win a single person -if my life (since the "assurance" of the mouth is deceptive) expresses that i fear you, then "all is won!" on the other hand, if i won all people -if my life (since the assurance of the mouth is deceptive) does not express that i fear you, then "all is lost!"
Summer1851
-soren kierkegaard for self examination
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