The highest form of selfishness is that of the man who is content to go to heaven alone.
J. C. RYLEAnd I believe it to be a signal evidence of the Spirit’s presence when the Word is really precious to a man ‘s soul.
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The blood of Christ can cleanse away all sin. But we must ‘plead guilty’ before God can declare us innocent.
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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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Let us beware of repentance without evidence.
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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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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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Conversion is not putting a man in an armchair and taking him easily to heaven. It is the beginning of a mighty conflict, in which it costs much to win the victory.
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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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Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
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Let us be very careful that we never exalt any minister, or sermon, or book, or friend above the Word of God.
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Jesus hears us, and in His own good time will give an answer… He may sometimes keep us long waiting…but He will never send us empty away.
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If God has given His Son to die for us, let us beware of doubting His kindness and love in any painful providence of our daily life.
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It was the whole Trinity, which at the beginning of creation said, “Let us make man”. It was the whole Trinity again, which at the beginning of the Gospel seemed to say, “Let us save man”.
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Your trials, crosses, and conflicts are all temporary.
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The Word of God is ROCK. All else is sand.
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Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.
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