Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
J. C. RYLESin forsaken is one of the best evidences of sin forgiven.
More J. C. Ryle Quotes
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There will be no universal peace until the Prince of Peace appears.
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Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
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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.
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The eye of God! Think of that. Everywhere, in every house, in every field, in every room, in every company, alone or in a crowd, the eye of God is always upon you.
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Never does a person see any beauty in Christ as a Savior, until they discover that they are a lost and ruined sinner.
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Take away the cross of Christ, and the Bible is a dark book.
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The nearer we live to God while we live, the more ready we will be to dwell forever in His presence when we die.
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The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.
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There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough-a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no sacrifice-which costs nothing, and is worth nothing.
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Wherever we may be, or whatever our circumstances, the Lord Jesus sees them. We are never beyond the reach of His care.
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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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We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.
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The parent who tries to train without setting a good example is building with one hand, and pulling down with the other.
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No one ever said at the end of his days; ‘I have read my bible too much, I have thought of God too much, I have prayed too much, I have been too careful with my soul’
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Look to the cross, think of the cross, meditate on the cross, and then go and set your affections on the world if you can.
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