God knew what we were before conversion – wicked, guilty, and defiled; yet He loved us. He knows what we will be after conversion – weak, erring, and frail; yet He loves us.
J. C. RYLESince Satan can’t destroy the gospel, he has too often neutralized its usefulness by addition, subtraction or substitution.
More J. C. Ryle Quotes
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Nothing perhaps affects man’s character more than the company he keeps
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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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Laughter, ridicule, opposition, persecution, are often the only reward which Christ’s followers get from the world.
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However corrupt our hearts, and however wicked our past lives, there is hope for us in the Gospel.
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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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The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.
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Beware of letting small faults pass unnoticed under the idea it is a little one. There are no little things in training children; all are important. Little weeds need plucking up as much as any. Leave them alone and they will soon be great.
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The true Christian delights to read the Scriptures, because they tell him about his beloved Savior.
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It must not content us to take our bodies to church if we leave our hearts at home.
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The love of Christ towards His people is a deep well which has no bottom.
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Happiness does not depend on outward circumstances, but on the state of the heart.
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To be prayerless is to be without God, without Christ, without grace, without hope, and without heaven.
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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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If you love Christ, never be ashamed to let others see it and know it. Speak for Him. Witness for Him. Live for Him.
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Since Satan can’t destroy the gospel, he has too often neutralized its usefulness by addition, subtraction or substitution.
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