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.
J. C. RYLEOur 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.
More J. C. Ryle Quotes
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Faith in the Lord Jesus is the only sure medicine for troubled hearts.
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The Gospel which we possess was not given to us only to be admired, talked of, and professed – but to be practiced.
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Unity without the gospel is a worthless unity; it is the very unity of hell.
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Live as if you thought that Christ might come at any time.
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Let us be very careful that we never exalt any minister, or sermon, or book, or friend above the Word of God.
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Imagination is the hotbed where this sin is too often hatched. Guard your thoughts, and there will be little fear about your actions.
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The true Christian delights to read the Scriptures, because they tell him about his beloved Savior.
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A religion that costs nothing is worth nothing. A cheap Christianity, without a cross, will prove in the end a useless Christianity, without a crown.
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Never does a person see any beauty in Christ as a Savior, until they discover that they are a lost and ruined sinner.
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Beware of manufacturing a God of your own: a God who is all mercy, but not just. Such a God is an idol of your own.
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Whatever others around you think, don’t you ever be ashamed of being a Christian.
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Tomorrow is the devil’s day, but today is God’s. Satan does not care how spiritual your intentions are, or how holy your resolutions, if only they are determined to be done tomorrow.
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Look not to yourselves! You are by nature wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked. Look simply unto Jesus.
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Since Satan can’t destroy the gospel, he has too often neutralized its usefulness by addition, subtraction or substitution.
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It must not content us to take our bodies to church if we leave our hearts at home.
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