What is Perfected hereafter, must be begun here.
BENJAMIN WHICHCOTEThose who live not by law would be justified by Custom: but, as common practice is the worst teacher that ever was, so the truth and goodness of things is not to be estimated by the entertainment and acceptance they find in the world.
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God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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The judge is nothing but the law speaking.
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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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The Devil often finds work for them who find none for themselves.
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He that useth his reason doth acknowledge God.
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None are known to be good, till they have opportunity to be bad.
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Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction.
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Those that differ upon Reason, may come together by Reason.
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We never better enjoy ourselves than when we most enjoy God.
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Believe things, rather than man.
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Some are Atheists by Neglect; others are so by Affectation; they, that think there is no God at some times; do not think so at all times.
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It is impossible for a man to be made happy by putting him in a happy place, unless he be first in a happy state.
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He that repents is angry with himself; I need not be angry with him.
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It is base and unworthy to live below the dignity of our nature.
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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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