The Expulsive Power of a New Affection

Drawing on the inherent human desire for purpose, this sermon argues that displacing worldly affections is not achieved through demonstrating their vanity, but through cultivating a new, more compelling affection—namely, love for God. It posits that the human heart, designed to cling to something, cannot be left in a state of emptiness, and therefore, a new, stronger affection is required to dispossess the old. Ultimately, the speaker contends that true moral transformation arises not from mere negation, but from the expulsive power of a new, divinely-inspired love that redirects the heart's desires and fulfills its innate need for connection and purpose, offering a path to spiritual renewal and a rejection of worldly pursuits.

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