John Newton: A Minister's Honesty

John Newton's grace-soaked humility shines when he talks freely about his own weaknesses. He was always the first to point out his own flaws, and what grieved him most was the sin in his heart that dishonored and drew him away from his highest love, the Lord Jesus. The line from his hymn, "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me," is a fitting summary of his life. Today's quote is one of many examples of that kind of gospel humility. Does your pastor speak openly about his struggles like this? Do you?

"If I may speak my own experience, I find that to keep my eye simply on Christ, as my peace and my life, is by far the hardest part of my calling."