The fear of punishment, the desire of reward, the sense of duty, are all useful arguments, in their way, to persuade people to holiness. But they are all weak and powerless, until a person loves Christ.
J. C. RYLEThe 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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There are eternal consequences resulting from all our thoughts, words and actions, of which we take far too little account.
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Our Lord has many weak children in his family, many dull pupils in his school, many raw soldiers in his army, many lame sheep in his flock. Yet he bears with them all, and casts none away. Happy is that Christian who has learned to do likewise with his brethren.
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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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No time is so well spent in every day as that which we spend upon our knees.
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Let it never surprise true Christians if they are slandered and misrepresented in this world. They must not expect to fare better than their Lord.
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Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.
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How is it that many who profess and call themselves Christians, do so little for the Savior whose name they bear?
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The highest form of selfishness is that of the man who is content to go to heaven alone.
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It is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear.
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The true Christian delights to read the Scriptures, because they tell him about his beloved Savior.
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If you do not love Christ, let me tell you plainly what is the reason. You have no sense of debt to him.
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Do not glory in your own faith, your own feelings, your own knowledge, or your own diligence. Glory in nothing but Christ.
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We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.
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Praying and sinning will never live together in the same heart. Prayer will consume sin, or sin will choke prayer.
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The Gospel was not meant merely to reside in our intellect, memories, and tongues, but to be seen in our lives.
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