J. C. Ryle on happiness
J. C. Ryle116 quotes“The true Christian delights to read the Scriptures, because they tell him about his beloved Savior.”
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Let us strive, every year we live, to become more deeply acquainted with Scripture.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle There are eternal consequences resulting from all our thoughts, words and actions, of which we take far too little account.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle If you want to find out how much someone loves you, find out how much they pray for you.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle A Christian is a walking sermon. They preach far more than a minister does, for they preach all week long.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle The fear of punishment, the desire of reward, the sense of duty, are all useful arguments, in their way, to persuade people to holiness. But they are all weak and powerless, until a person loves Christ.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle God does not look at riches, titles, education, or beauty. There is only one thing that God does look at, and that is the soul.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle 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.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle Unity without the gospel is a worthless unity; it is the very unity of hell.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle Love should be the silver thread that runs through all your conduct.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle There is only one door, one bridge, one ladder, between earth and heaven – the crucified Son of God.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle We can never make too much of Christ. He is worthy of all the honor that we can give Him.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle The Word of God is ROCK. All else is sand.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle The world’s idea of greatness is to rule, but Christian greatness consists in serving.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.
J. C. RyleJ. C. Ryle
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Writing is a fine thing, because it combines the two pleasures of talking to yourself and talking to a crowd.
Cesare PaveseCesare Pavese I’m quite happy with the music carrying on. I’ve never been one to clamor for fame. It just got dumped in my lap. The ambition is definitely not fame. The ambition is to be creative.
Bryan AdamsBryan Adams Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm-that is true happiness.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda You’ll be what keeps me awake at night. Ignescent in the dark and impossibly my happiness.
Aimee C. HoveyAimee C. Hovey The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with…greater joy, peace, and happiness.
Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter Trust holds out his hands to joy and says honestly, you are nothing without me.
Carisa DownsCarisa Downs Pleasure and pain spring not so much from the nature of things, as from our manner of considering them. Pleasure, especially, is never an invariable effect of particular circumstances.
Christian Nestell BoveeChristian Nestell Bovee The essence of all art is to have pleasure in giving pleasure.
Dale CarnegieDale Carnegie
