"God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist." -Augustine. We must not sin that grace may abound; but when we [who, by grace, have a fixed purpose not to sin] have sinned, we must make use of abounding grace. —
Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 11:158 "We don't need to find out about godless myths! We need to find out about the Bible! We don't need to be inculcated in the nature of error. We need to be discovering the basis of truth." —Alistair Begg
Our imperfections will never override God’s promises. Because God’s promises are not dependent on our ability to always choose well, but rather on His ability to use well.
"If men do not find God they have found nothing." — Charles Spurgeon This is the only sacrifice that pleases God: to confess that all benefits come of God... and not the deservings of our deeds -Tyndale - For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus #Christ, Son of God... -Martin Luther -
"The Evil One is a defeated foe, though still a powerful one. When we seek to fight him in our own strength, we will find ourselves defeated. But God has provided all the armor we need." —
Alistair Begg
In the greatest difficulties, in the heaviest trials, in the deepest poverty and necessities, He has never failed me; but because I was enabled by His grace to trust Him. He has always appeared for my help. I delight in speaking well of His name. George Muller
Our Heavenly Father never takes anything from his children unless he means to give them something better. George Muller Every instance of obedience, from right motives, strengthens us spiritually, whilst every act of disobedience weakens us. George Muller "It has been said that holding on to unforgiveness is like drinking poison while hoping the other person dies.” — Voddie Baucham "Always try the suggestions or impressions that you may at any time feel, by the unerring rule of God's most holy word: and if they are not found to be agreeable to that, reject them as diabolic and delusive." -George Whitefield.
Lasting peace can be found when we realize Jesus is our source for peace and He is always with us. I love this truth. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 (NIV)
Let’s be willing to seek God’s forgiveness — and the release that comes when we know we have it. — chuck swindoll
Reformed Christians might be surprised to learn that the Westminster Standards were prefaced in the 17th century by appeals to parents to teach Christianity to their children. —Joel R. Beeke & Mark Jones, Puritan Theology, Pg. 864
"God will have us ignorant of the day of our death that we may be ready every day." -
Andrew Jones.
We must distinguish between the weakness of faith and no faith. Weak faith is true. A weak faith may receive a strong Christ. —Puritan Thomas Watson, Body of Divinity, Pg. 220
The only way to learn strong faith is to endure great trials. George Muller
Visit many good books, but live in the Bible. Charles Spurgeon
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