Critics seized on inconsistencies, but Edwards' dictum was: "A work of God without stumbling blocks is never to be expected." In fact he said: "It is no sign that a work is not from the Spirit of God, that many, who seem to be subjects of it, are guilty of great imprudencies and irregularities in their conduct. We are to consider that the end for which God pours out his Spirit, is to make men holy, and not to make them politicians. It is no wonder that, in a weak and strong natural abilities, under strong impressions of mind - there are many who will behave themselves imprudently." He also wrote: "Instances of this nature in the apostles' days are innumerable... gross heresies... vile practices..."
John White, When The Spirit Come With Power, p. 38
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