"We are hell-deserving creatures. If we are not humble, we ought to be." — Charles Spurgeon
The glory of Christ often comes into greater focus when we find ourselves in the darkest valleys.
"The sun may leave off shining, but our God will never cease to cheer his children with his love." - Charles Spurgeon
Nothing hinders thankfulness more than pride. A proud man thinks everything is due to him. —Thomas Goodwin, A Discourse of Thankfulness, Works 9:508
That is a very unscriptural, lustful, and dangerous notion for any to entertain. That a man may be converted and live no better than he did before.
Jonathan Edwards
"Not all the armies in the world can take out the life of one believer until God decrees it is time." -Paul Washer.
"Our faith in Jesus is most real. We believe in those dear wounds of his as we believe in nothing else." — Charles Spurgeon
It is good to give thanks, and where you find a healthy and joyous Christian, you find him giving thanks for what the Lord has done for him.
D.L. Moody
"Let our hearts be warmed; let our spirits remember, meditate, and think upon this goodness of the Lord." - Charles Spurgeon
This is the heart of sanctification: looking so intently at the glory of Christ that we are transformed into his image.
Holiness, not riches, is necessary for happiness. You can fly to heaven without a penny in your pocket, but you will not get there at all without holiness in your heart and life. —
William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour, 2:222
"If you turn from sin to Jesus, God will turn from wrath." — Charles Spurgeon
"God cannot do great work through you without doing great work in you first." -
Evan Roberts.
FIRE. GOD of Abraham, GOD of Isaac, GOD of Jacob not of the philosophers and of the learned. Certitude. Certitude. Feeling. Joy. Peace. GOD of Jesus Christ... Joy, joy, joy, tears of joy... -
Blaise Pascal had a life-changing experience with God on this day, 23 November 1654
"O that the Lord would once again crown the year with his goodness, and send us revivals from the right hand of the Highest." - Charles Spurgeon
So it is unthankfulness when Christians are always whining and complaining, and discontented with what they want, but never praising God for what they have. —
Thomas Goodwin, A Discourse of Thankfulness, Works 9:512
[Jesus] It’s the name that causes our hearts to rejoice and our lips to sing his praise.
~Warren W. Wiersbe~
Christmas is right around the corner, and for believers in Christ, our focus turns to Jesus and the celebration of His birth. God has placed the name of His Son in such a high, exalted position. Jesus is …the name above all other names.
There are two answers to every question: God's answer and everyone else's.
And everybody else is wrong.
The passive wrath of God is a frightening concept. When we decide to dishonor Him, not listen, and go our own way… He lets us do it and allows us to experience the consequences that come. Knowing Him and staying with Him is so worth it!
"As the air surrounds you, even so, does the mercy of your Lord." —
Charles Spurgeon
Some comforts are not sinful in and of themselves - the sin lies in abusing them. Sad to say, some live in pleasures as if they could not live without them. —
William Gurnall, Christian in Complete Armour, 2:215
A true Christian is one who has not only peace of conscience, but war within. He may be known for his warfare as well as for his peace. -
JC Ryle
Christ invites those who thirst to come unto him and to receive the great blessings which he has purchased for them, to come to buy wine and milk without money and without price, to come that their souls may delight themselves in fatness.
Jonathan Edwards
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