As preachers of the gospel of Jesus, do not expect worldly honors: these Jesus Christ neither took to himself, nor gave to his disciples.
ADAM CLARKEFew men can be said to have inimitable excellencies: let us watch them in their progress from infancy to manhood, and we shall soon be convinced that what they attained was the necessary consequence of the line they pursued, and the means they used.
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He who is completely sanctified, or cleansed from all sin, and dies in this state, is fit for glory.
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Few men can be said to have inimitable excellencies: let us watch them in their progress from infancy to manhood, and we shall soon be convinced that what they attained was the necessary consequence of the line they pursued, and the means they used.
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Many talk much, and indeed well, of what Christ has done for us: but how little is spoken of what he is to do in us! and yet all that he has done for us is in reference to what he is to do in us.
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Matthew being a constant attendant on our Lord, his history is an account of what he saw and heard; and, being influenced by the Holy Spirit, his history is entitled to the utmost degree of credibility.
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All abuse and waste of God’s creatures are spoil and robbery on the property of the Creator.
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The Bible is proved to be a revelation from God, by the reasonableness and holiness of its precepts
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Prayer requires more of the heart than of the tongue.
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Remember that the word of God is not sent to particular persons, as if by name; and do not think you have no part in it, because you are not named there.
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However, all gifts seem now to be absorbed in one and a man must be either a Preacher or nothing.
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If you be faithful, you will have that honor that comes from God: his Spirit will say in your hearts, Well done, good and faithful servants.
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Deeply consider that it is your duty and interest to read the Holy Scriptures.
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If you go forward in the spirit of the original apostles and followers of Jesus Christ, trusting not in man but in the living God
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It is to be regretted that few persons who have arrived at any degree of eminence or fame, have written Memorials of themselves, at least such as have embraced their private as well as their public life.
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The same sun that hardens the clay softens the wax.
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There is no such thing as chance or accident; the words merely signify our ignorance of some real and immediate cause.
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