Knowledge of the Bible never comes by intuition. It can only be obtained by diligent, regular, daily, attentive reading.
J. C. RYLELet us strive, every year we live, to become more deeply acquainted with Scripture.
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The Word of God is ROCK. All else is sand.
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Let us strive, every year we live, to become more deeply acquainted with Scripture.
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What is the best safeguard against false doctrine? The Bible regularly read, regularly prayed over, regularly studied.
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Beware of manufacturing a God of your own: a God who is all mercy, but not just. Such a God is an idol of your own.
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The 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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Pride is the oldest and most common of sins. Humility is the rarest and most beautiful of graces.
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Every fresh act of sin lessens fear and remorse, hardens our hearts, blunts the edge of our conscience, and increases our evil inclination.
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Unity without the gospel is a worthless unity; it is the very unity of hell.
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Faith in the Lord Jesus is the only sure medicine for troubled hearts.
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Fathers and mothers, do not forget that children learn more by the eye than they do by the ear… Imitation is a far stronger principle with children than memory. What they see has a much stronger effect on their minds than what they are told.
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Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
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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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God does not look at riches, titles, education, or beauty. There is only one thing that God does look at, and that is the soul.
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Let us beware of repentance without evidence.
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Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
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