See how ye Pharisee in the Temple stands, And justifies himself with lifted hands. Whilst ye poor publican with downcast eyes, Conscious of guilt to God for mercy cries.
JOHN BUNYANIf people really see that Christ has removed the fear of punishment from them by taking it into Himself, they won’t do whatever they want, they’ll do whatever He wants.
More John Bunyan Quotes
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I seek a place that can never be destroyed, one that is pure, and that fadeth not away, and it is laid up in heaven, and safe there, to be given, at the time appointed, to them that seek it with all their heart. Read it so, if you will, in my book.
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And, indeed, this is one of the greatest mysteries in the world; namely, that a righteousness that resides in heaven should justify me, a sinner on earth!
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If you release me today, I’ll preach tomorrow.
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To run and work the law commands, but gives us neither feet nor hands. But better news the gospel brings, it bids us fly and gives us wings.
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Without the Spirit man is so infirm that he cannot, with all other means whatsoever, be enabled to think one right saving thought of God, of Christ, or of his blessed things.
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Men, even the elect, have too many infirmities to come to Christ without help from heaven; inviting will not do.
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Temptations, when we meet them at first, are as the lion that reared upon Samson; but if we overcome them, the next time we see them we shall find a nest of honey within them.
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Prayer is an ordinance of God, that must continue with a soul so long as it is on this side glory.
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The same yesterday, today, and forever.
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Be of good cheer, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole.
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The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and they that lack the beginning have neither middle nor end.
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It is possible to learn all about the mysteries of the Bible and never be affected by it in one’s soul. Great knowledge is not enough.
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It is said that in some countries trees will grow, but will bear no fruit because there is no winter there.
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Then I saw that there was a way to hell, even from the gates of heaven.
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Our heart often times wakes when we sleep, and God can speak to that, either by words, by proverbs, by signs and similitudes, as well as if one was awake.
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