Let us be very careful that we never exalt any minister, or sermon, or book, or friend above the Word of God.
J. C. RYLEPrayer needs neither learning, wisdom or book knowledge to begin it. It needs nothing but heart and will.
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We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.
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The highest form of selfishness is that of the man who is content to go to heaven alone.
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Praying and sinning will never live together in the same heart. Prayer will consume sin, or sin will choke prayer.
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Whatever others around you think, don’t you ever be ashamed of being a Christian.
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The blood of Christ can cleanse away all sin. But we must ‘plead guilty’ before God can declare us innocent.
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Conversion is not putting a man in an armchair and taking him easily to heaven. It is the beginning of a mighty conflict, in which it costs much to win the victory.
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Laughter, ridicule, opposition, persecution, are often the only reward which Christ’s followers get from the world.
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Wealth is no mark of God’s favor. Poverty is no mark of God’s displeasure.
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Are you tempted? Look unto Jesus. Are you afflicted? Look unto Jesus. Do all speak evil of you? Look unto Jesus. Do you feel cold, dull, and backsliding? Look unto Jesus.
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The only way to be really happy in such a world as this, is to be ever casting all our cares on God.
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The true Christian delights to read the Scriptures, because they tell him about his beloved Savior.
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Love should be the silver thread that runs through all your conduct.
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Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
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Our prayers may be weak, stammering, and poor in our eyes. But if they come from a right heart, God understands them. Such prayers are His delight.
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There will be no universal peace until the Prince of Peace appears.
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