Almost every natural man that hears of hell, flatters himself that he shall escape it.
JONATHAN EDWARDSTemples have their images; and we see what influence they have always had over a great part of mankind. But, in truth, the ideas and images in men’s minds are the invisible powers that constantly govern them; and to these they all pay universally a ready submission.
More Jonathan Edwards Quotes
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Grace is the seed of glory, the dawning of glory in the heart, and therefore grace is the earnest of the future inheritance.
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A true love for God must begin with a delight in His holiness, and not with a delight in any other attribute; for no other attribute is truly lovely without this.
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When God is about to do a mighty new thing He always sets His people praying.
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Resolved, never to speak evil of anyone, so that it shall tend to his dishonor, more or less, upon no account except for some real good.
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Nothing is more certain than that there must be an unmade and unlimited being.
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The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.
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The seeking of the kingdom of God is the chief business of the Christian life.
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Jesus Christ is both the only price and sacrifice by which eternal redemption is obtained for believers.
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God is glorified not only by His glory being seen, but by its being rejoiced in.
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Consider that as a principle of love is the main principle in the heart of a real Christian, so the labor of love, is the main business of the Christian life.
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Resolved, that I will live so, as I shall wish I had done when I come to die.
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The way to Heaven is ascending; we must be content to travel uphill, though it be hard and tiresome, and contrary to the natural bias of our flesh.
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A greater absurdity cannot be thought of than a morose, hardhearted, covetous, proud, malicious Christian.
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We must view humility as one of the most essential things that characterizes true Christianity.
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Unconverted men walk over the pit of hell on a rotten covering.
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