It is hypocrisy for man to make any other use of his religion, or the credit of it, than to sanctify and save his soul.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTENo men stand more in fear of God than those who most deny Him.
More Benjamin Whichcote Quotes
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Among politicians the esteem of religion is profitable; the principles of it are troublesome.
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Believe things, rather than man.
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Fear is the denomination of the Old Testament; belief is the denomination of the New.
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Let not a man’s self be to him all in all.
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Entrance into Heaven is not at the hour of death, but at the moment of conversion.
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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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A wise man will not communicate his differing thoughts to unprepared minds, or in a disorderly manner.
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Nothing spoils human nature more than false zeal. The good nature of a heathen is more God-like than the furious zeal of a Christian.
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There is nothing more unnatural to religion than contentions about it.
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Repentance doth alter a man’s case with God: and therefore repentance should alter the case between one man and another.
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What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
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He that is conceited of his Wisdom, is readier to impose Error, than to receive Truth.
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There is no better way to learn than to teach.
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Either be a true friend or a mere stranger: a true friend will delight to do good–a mere stranger will do no harm.
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The more mysterious, the more imperfect: that which is mystically spoken is but half spoken.
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