To be instrumental in the conversion of souls is a very sweet and delightful task. —
Wilhelmus à Brakel, The Christian’s Reasonable Service, 1:533
"If you are in doubt as to a thing being right or wrong, ask God's blessing on it. If you cannot do this, it is wrong." -Brownlow North.
"Prayer is the safest method of replying to words of hatred." —
Charles Spurgeon
The Christian who is not experiencing some kind of trial or chastisement had better examine himself seriously again. - Martyn Lloyd-Jones
God excludes none from the benefits of the Gospel that will not exclude themselves; it is free to all. —Thomas Boston, The Art of Man Fishing, Pg. 32
"The pleasure of the Lord prospers in the hands of Jesus." -
Charles Spurgeon
"Christ did not die in vain, and the gospel has not been sent into the world for nothing." — Charles Spurgeon
They think ignorantly who think that it is not worth the while for them to pray, for this is a principal means to prepare their hearts for the mercies they seek.
Jonathan Edwards
The consequence of hearing his voice, and the proof that we do hear his voice, will be to follow him. - George Whitefield
“We can do little things for God: I turn the cake that is frying on the pan, for love of Him; and that done, if there is nothing else to call me, I prostrate myself in worship before Him who has given me the grace to work; afterward I rise happier than a king.” —Brother Lawrence
Nineteenth-century British preacher Charles Spurgeon said, “The righteous carves his name upon the rock, but the wicked writes his remembrance in the sand. The righteous man plows the furrows of the earth, and sows a harvest here, which shall never be fully reaped until he enters the enjoyments of eternity.”
The British missionary C. T. Studd said, “Only one life, twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”
The best and worst of us go to Heaven the same way, which is by admitting we are sinners, turning from our sins, and putting our faith in Jesus Christ alone to save us.
God's law speaks to those who are under the law. This would certainly include the Jews, for the law of God was given to them in writing (first engraved on stones by God, then written on parchment in the Holy Scriptures). Yet, the law speaks to the Gentiles as well, since they have it inscribed upon their consciences. " [The Gentiles] show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness" (Romans 2:15). Thus, every Jew and every Gentile begins life under the law.
Let us then ascribe the whole work of grace to the pleasure of God's will. God did not choose us because we were worthy, but by choosing us He makes us worthy. —
Thomas Watson
"The value of fasting is that it enables you to give your undivided attention to a subject." -
Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
"The truth that is in Jesus never was palatable to carnal men." —
Charles Spurgeon
Satan’s greatest success is in making people think they have plenty of time before they die to consider their eternal welfare.
John Owen
Sin renders the soul exceeding shortsighted and insensible of what is future.
Jonathan Edwards
Allow God’s Word into your life consistently. It will change you, inspire you, and lead you to a greater understanding of your God, yourself, and your world.
One thing we can't avoid is grief. We'll all experience loss and the death of loved ones so the Lord gave us comfort in His Word and outlets of prayer and the community of faithful believers. Whatever state you're in today, ask the Holy Spirit for His consolation and guidance. He loves you!
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