Let us never forget that our chief danger is from within. The world and the devil combined, cannot do us as much harm as our own hearts will, if we do not watch and pray.
J. C. RYLEIt is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear.
More J. C. Ryle Quotes
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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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Let us beware of repentance without evidence.
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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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Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
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I fear we are in danger of forgetting that to HAVE the Bible is one thing, and to READ it quite another.
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The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.
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The eye of God! Think of that. Everywhere, in every house, in every field, in every room, in every company, alone or in a crowd, the eye of God is always upon you.
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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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The Word of God is ROCK. All else is sand.
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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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What is the best safeguard against false doctrine? The Bible regularly read, regularly prayed over, regularly studied.
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Nothing is so offensive to Christ as lukewarmness in religion.
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Happiness does not depend on outward circumstances, but on the state of the heart.
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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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Without a thorough conviction of sin, men may seem to come to Jesus and follow Him for a season, but they will soon fall away and return to the world.
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