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 WHICHCOTEGod imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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None more deceive themselves than they who think their religion is true and genuine, thought it refines not their spirits and reforms not their lives.
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No man is greatly jealous who is not in some measure guilty.
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The sense of repentance is better assurance of pardon than the testimony of an angel.
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Joy is the life of man’s life.
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Conscience without judgment is superstition.
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A benefactor is a representative of God.
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He that neither knows himself nor thinks he can learn of others is not fit for company.
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God imposeth no Law of Righteousness upon us which He doth not observe Himself.
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We are made for one another, and each is to be a supply to his neighbor.
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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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If a man will be righteous and equal, let him see, with his neighbour’s eyes, in his own case; and with his own eyes, in his neighbour’s case.
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Where Religion does take place and is effectual, it makes this world, in measure and degree, representative of Heaven.
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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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A good man’s life is all of a piece.
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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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