It is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear.
J. C. RYLEIf you want to find out how much someone loves you, find out how much they pray for you.
More J. C. Ryle Quotes
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Better to confess Christ 1000 times now and be despised by men, than be disowned by Christ before God on the day of Judgment.
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We must give up the vain idea of trying to please everybody. That is impossible, and the attempt is a mere waste of time. We must be content to walk in Christ’s steps, and let the world say what it likes.
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The Gospel was not meant merely to reside in our intellect, memories, and tongues, but to be seen in our lives.
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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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There are eternal consequences resulting from all our thoughts, words and actions, of which we take far too little account.
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There is only one door, one bridge, one ladder, between earth and heaven – the crucified Son of God.
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Happiness does not depend on outward circumstances, but on the state of the heart.
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It is not hard to deceive ministers, relatives and friends. But it is impossible to deceive Christ.
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Let your Christianity be so unmistakable, your eye so single, your heart so whole, your walk so straightforward, that all who see you may have no doubt whose you are, and whom you serve.
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Every fresh act of sin lessens fear and remorse, hardens our hearts, blunts the edge of our conscience, and increases our evil inclination.
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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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The nearer we live to God while we live, the more ready we will be to dwell forever in His presence when we die.
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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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Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
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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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