Let me never forget that the heinousness of sin lies not so much in the nature of the sin committed, as in the greatness of the Person sinned against. —
Valley of Vision, Pg. 143
The birth of Christ meant God refused to leave us in our sins.
"The Church persecuted is the Church prayerful, and therefore powerful." -
G. Campbell Morgan.
"The inn of God's mercy never closes its doors to sinners." —
Charles Spurgeon
O may God for Christ's sake by the Spirit, warm my heart and quicken it. I go to prayer. -
William Wilberforce
Some people start fires [of temptation] on purpose. Perhaps it is inappropriate attire. Even if you wear it with a pure heart, & only because it is the style, this may ensnare another person. Surely, your brother’s soul is more important to you than fashion. —
William Gurnall
"A child of God, with no hope but what he finds in Christ, has no cause to think his eternal state to be insecure." - Charles Spurgeon
"We are entrusted with great power. Do we pray for our country?" —
Charles Spurgeon
Come, O you drunkards; lay aside your cups, drink no more to excess; come and drink of the water which Christ will give you, and then you will thirst no more. -
George Whitefield
It is God alone who is essentially and unalterably just and true. It becomes us, therefore, to praise him upon this account.
Jonathan Edwards
"If our theology fails to promote humility, it inevitably feeds pride." -
James Packer.
"God forgives sinners, not because they are good, but because he is good." —
Charles Spurgeon
The reason is short of stature, like Zaccheus, and cannot find mercy in a crowd of rushing sins. It is faith alone that climbs the promise; only then will the soul see Jesus. —
William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour, 3:137
“The blood of Christ, representative of his death, isn't just applicable to the sinner in need of cleansing; it is also vitally necessary for our assurance and faithful perseverance.”
"A child of God, when he has looked well to his Redeemer, and seen the merit of the precious blood, and the power of the never-ceasing plea, feels himself safe, perfectly safe." -
Charles Spurgeon
Be half a Christian, and you shall have enough religion to make you miserable; be wholly a Christian and your joy shall be full.
Charles Spurgeon
"Christians don't tell lies; they sing them in their hymns." -A.W.Tozer.
It may be said of nominal believers, as Alexander said to one that bore his name, but was a coward, either lay aside the name or put on greater courage. So either does as Christians do, or do not pretend to be Christians. —Thomas Manton, Works 11.185
"A quiet heart, resting in the love of God, dwelling in perfect peace, hath a royalty about it which cannot for a moment be matched by the fleeting joys of this world." -
Charles Spurgeon
Praying in “Jesus’ name” isn’t a magic formula or religious mantra. Praying in Jesus’ name is Recognition of Jesus’ authority. Submission to Jesus’ will. A desire for Jesus’ glory.
"I am loved with as much love as if I had always been godly, but I was ungodly." —
Charles Spurgeon
When a man says, 'Because I have sinned I have lost it, what he is really saying on the other side is, 'I had it because I was good. - Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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