After His resurrection, Jesus appeared with NAIL-PIERCED HANDS. He didn’t have to keep the SCARS, but He did. Those MARKS were no longer MARKS of DEATH, but VICTORY, no longer SIGNS of BROKENNESS but of HEALING. If Christ CHOSE to keep His SCARS, why should we be ashamed of OURS?
Don’t Be Discouraged By the MANY "NO's" You've Received. It Only Takes ONE “YES” From GOD to Change Your Entire Life!
MY SINS ARE GREAT, BUT HIS GRACE IS GREATER!
“There are only two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, ‘All right, then, have it your way.’” - C.S. Lewis
“If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where should I be now?” - C.S. Lewis
“God allows us to experience the low points of life in order to teach us lessons that we could learn in no other way.” - C.S. Lewis
“Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.” - C.S. Lewis
“There would be no sense in saying you trusted Jesus if you would not take his advice.” - C.S. Lewis
In a word, the Holy Scripture is the highest and best of books, abounding in comfort under all afflictions and trials. Martin Luther
At night always carry in your heart something from Holy Scriptures to bed with you, meditate upon it like a ruminant animal, and go softly to sleep; but this must not be too much, rather a little that may be well pondered and understood Martin Luther
I cannot choose but adhere to the word of God, which has possession of my conscience; nor can I possibly, nor will I even make any recantation, since it is neither safe nor honest to act contrary to conscience! Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise, so help me God! Martin Luther
The Law is for the proud and the Gospel for the brokenhearted. Martin Luther
Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. Martin Luther
When God's righteousness is mentioned in the gospel, it is God's action of declaring righteous the unrighteous sinner who has faith in Jesus Christ. The righteousness by which a person is justified (declared righteous) is not his own but that of another, Christ. Martin Luther
The first duty of the gospel preacher is to declare God's law and to show the nature of sin. Martin Luther
The God of this world is riches, pleasure and pride. Martin Luther
The kingdom of God does not consist in talk, but in power, that is, in works and practice. God loves the 'doers of the word' in faith and love, and not the 'mere hearers,' who, like parrots, have learned to utter certain expressions with readiness. Martin Luther
We can mention only one point (which experience confirms), namely, that next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. No greater commendation than this can be found — at least not by us. Martin Luther
There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from which the fruits of new obedience do not grow. Martin Luther
It is better to think of church in the ale-house than to think of the ale-house in church. Martin Luther
Either sin is with you, lying on your shoulders, or it is lying on Christ, the Lamb of God. Now if it is lying on your back, you are lost; but if it is resting on Christ, you are free, and you will be saved. Now choose what you want. Martin Luther
Before every great opportunity God gave me a great trial. Martin Luther
The person who hates being a humble, ordinary member of society and frets and chafes about it cannot avoid being proud and arrogant if he acquires an honour or two. John Calvin
Whatever you love most, that is your god. Martin Luther
I did nothing. The Word did it all. Martin Luther
Is it not wonderful news to believe that salvation lies outside ourselves? Martin Luther
Christians fight best on their knees. Whatever good may be done is done and brought about by prayer. Martin Luther
The Bible teaches us to see, to feel, to grasp, and to comprehend faith, hope, and charity, far otherwise than mere human reason can … and how, after this poor, miserable existence of ours on Earth, there is another and eternal life. Martin Luther
"So long as we are receivers of mercy we must be givers of thanks." — Charles Spurgeon
"Be thankful for the thorns and thistles which keep you from being in love with this world." — Charles Spurgeon
Prayer is the Christian’s element, and as the fish lives in the water as in its element and dies when it is out of it, so a Christian lives in prayer as in his element, and his heart dies when he is out of it. —Puritan William Bridge, Lifting Up, Pg. 106-7
“There is one golden rule…: You have got to be honest with your text. I mean by that, that you do not go to a text just to pick out an idea which interests you and then deal with that idea yourself. That is to be dishonest with the text.” – D. M. Lloyd-Jones
The Father makes the promise of redemption, the Son seals it with his blood, and the Spirit applies it; the Father adopts us to be his children, the Son redeems us to be his members, and the Spirit renews us to be his temples. —Stephen Charnock, Existence and Attributes, 2:319
"Marriage is a call to die." -R. Kent Hughes.
"To live entirely for the Lord is to live indeed, all else is mere existing." — Charles Spurgeon
I am not asking whether you know things about Him but do you know God, are you enjoying God, is God the center of your life, the soul of your being, the source of your greatest joy? He is meant to be. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Hell is full of liars; heaven is full of forgiven liars, who are transformed into the people of the truth. John MacArthur
He that longs not to know more of Christ, knows nothing of Him yet -C.H. Spurgeon -
The man of God must be prepared to be mocked and stand alone. -A.W. Pink -
"Away with the horrid suggestion that God may forget and forsake his own children." — Charles Spurgeon
"I am not today all that I hope to be, yet I see Jesus, and that assures me that I shall one day be like him." — Charles Spurgeon
Filled with the Spirit we are always ready for service, and Satan turns away when he finds the Holy Ghost enrobing us in His garments of holy flame. Not half-filled, but filled with the Spirit is the place of victory and power. AB Simpson
Preach Christ, that is the magnet; He will draw His own to Himself…If we want to see conversions there must be…more constant preaching of Christ; Christ must be in every sermon and He must be top and bottom of all the theology that is preached. Charles Spurgeon
A proud man has an eye to see his beauty but not his deformity; his parts but not his spots; his seeming righteousness but not his real wretchedness. - Matthew Mead
A man may preach like an apostle, pray like an angel, and yet may have the heart of a devil. It is grace only that can change the heart. - Matthew Mead
If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. Yet distance makes no difference. He is praying for me. Robert Murray M’Cheyne
The less you make of Christ, the less gospel you have to trust in…The more gospel we would preach, the more of Christ we must proclaim. Charles Spurgeon
"Bathe in a text of Scripture, and let it be sucked up into your very soul until it saturates your heart." — Charles Spurgeon
It is dangerous to act contrary to conscience, in little things as well as great. - William Wilberforce
Facts are better than dreams. Churchill
We’re one in Christ; let us be friends with one another; but let us never be friends with one another’s error.If I be wrong, rebuke me sternly; I can bear it,& bear it cheerfully; & if ye be wrong, expect the like measure from me,& neither peace nor parley with your mistakes. CHS
Go often to the Bible to hear the great God Himself speaking to you. Jonathan Edwards
You don’t run to money, to friends, to a book, to positive thinking—you run to God’s faithfulness. That should be the first thing that enters your mind when you are in trouble. Abner Chou
It is better that men should reproach you for repenting than that God should damn you for not repenting. Thomas Watson
Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life. Many might have failed beneath the bitterness of their trial had they not found a friend. Charles Spurgeon
Do not glory in your own faith, your own feelings, your own knowledge, or your own diligence. Glory in nothing but Christ. J.C. Ryle
I adore the infinity of Scripture. Ambrose
The main thing between you and God is not so much your sins; it's your damnable good works. John Gerstner
If you have room for Christ then the world has no room for you. Charles Spurgeon
Show me a growing Christian, a going forward Christian, a strong Christian, a flourishing Christian, and sure am I, he is one that speaks often with his Lord. He asks much, and he has much. He tells Jesus everything, and so he always knows how to act. J.C. Ryle
"A prayerless preacher is a powerless preacher." -A.T.Robertson
“Sit, read, sit, pray, sit, think, sit, write, sit, edit, sit, kneel, sit, stand, preach—this is my weekly workout routine.” – Douglas Sean O’Donnell
"Something miraculous happens in gospel preaching" - Ray Ortlund
"We must also be dependent upon God Himself as we turn to the Bible to read and study it. It is vital that we pray for light from heaven to understand its teachings, and also for God’s grace to apply what we learn (Ps. 119:18)." - Conrad Mbewe
“Ministry flows from intimacy. Mission comes from relationship. Whatever Christ calls you to forsake will also be relational in its implications.” ― Britt Merrick
“Live slowly enough to be able to think deeply about God” - J.I. Packer
The sermon which does not lead to Christ will make the devils in hell laugh, but make the angels of God weep." - Charles Spurgeon
"Pastors, we are back in our pulpits tomorrow. I hope we can hear the cry of God’s people as they say from the depth of their hearts, “Show us Christ.” After the arduous labors of sermon preparation, may the Holy Spirit help us to do just that!" - Conrad Mbewe
"I have no time to waste on secondary matters." - Ray Ortlund
"While the difference between a bad sermon and a good sermon is mainly the responsibility of the preacher, the difference between good preaching and great preaching lies mainly in the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart of the listener as well as the preacher." - Tim Keller
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon
"Dear friend, the Lord Jesus Christ is able to make your life entirely new." — Charles Spurgeon
"Do not let the devil tempt you to believe that God does not love you because your love is feeble." — Charles Spurgeon
"I do believe we slander Christ when we think we are to draw the people by something else but the preaching of Christ crucified." — Charles Spurgeon
As a Christian parent, if I get more excited about my kid making a 3-pointer, hitting a home run, scoring a goal or touchdown… Than, I do about them following Jesus, reading their Bible, attending church, & serving others… Then, I need to adjust my priorities as a parent.
Sadly, some Christians adjust their language to minimalize the seriousness of sin. Worry is turned into concern, adultery becomes an affair, and lies are just white lies. When sin is taken so lightly, it is no wonder why we see so much sin in the professing church.
The concept of sin has been watered down in the modern church. The word “sin” is replaced by less offensive ones like “mistakes,” “missteps,” and “examples of our brokenness”
"I have no hope, save only in this belief—that Jesus Christ, in my place, bore both my punishment and sin." — Charles Spurgeon
"No other agency can penetrate so deeply, witness so daringly, abide so persistently and influence so irresistably as the printed page." -Samuel Zwemer.
The question isn't were you challenged. The question is were you changed? -Leonard Ravenhill -
Are there not millions of us who would rather go sleeping to hell, than sweating to heaven? -Thomas Watson -
It is not enough to approve or commend the commandments of God, but we must carefully set ourselves to the observance of them. —Thomas Manton, Works 7:13
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” — John Muir
"When asked, 'What is more important: Prayer or Reading the Bible?' I ask, 'What is more important: Breathing in or Breathing out?'" — Charles Spurgeon
There will come a time when the generality of mankind, both Jew and gentile, shall come to Jesus Christ. —Puritan Thomas Goodwin, Works 1:520
"There is nothing little in God; his mercy is like himself; it is infinite. You cannot measure it." — Charles Spurgeon
Ask then, Christian, for He is your Shepherd, and you will not want. He will supply your need. He will give you whatever you require. Ask in faith, never doubting, and He will give you what you really need. Spurgeon
"The Bible in memory is better than the Bible in the bookcase." — Charles Spurgeon
"God is the great tear wiper." — Charles Spurgeon
"The more the Christian knows of Christ's love, the more will he hate himself to think that he has sinned against such love." — Charles Spurgeon
God’s grace is not infinite. God is infinite, and God is gracious. We experience the grace of an infinite God, but grace is not infinite. God sets limits to His patience and forbearance. R.C. Sproul The Holiness of God
A Pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself, but a spiritual man is easy on others and hard on himself. -A.W. Tozer -
Christ is never fully valued, until sin is clearly seen. -J.C. Ryle -
Something miraculous happens in gospel preaching" - Ray Ortlund
"One truth about Christ is more precious than the total of all other knowledge!" "Some knowledge puffs up, but this knowledge makes us humble, and the more we have of it the less are we in our own esteem." - C.H. Spurgeon
Times are bad, God is good. - Richard Sibbes
"I will not give a rusty nail for your religion if you can be quiet about it. That which is nearest to the heart is generally most on the tongue." — Charles Spurgeon
"Do not let the devil tempt you to believe that you are too sinful." — Charles Spurgeon
The grace of God is an operative principle; and where it really has place in the heart, the effects will be seen. - John Newton
"Every Christian has a choice between being humble and being humbled." — Charles Spurgeon
"Ah, Lord Jesus! I never knew your love until I understood the meaning of your death." — Charles Spurgeon
Take care of your life and the Lord will take care of your death. -George Whitefield -
Imputed righteousness must come first. You cannot have the righteousness within-until you have the righteousness without -Horatius Bonar -
“A hatred for sin as sin, not only for its effects, and a sense of the love for Christ in the cross, lie at the bottom of all true spiritual mortification." John Owen, Mortification of Sin
“Christ died“ — that is history; Christ died for our sins“ – that is doctrine. Without these two elements, joined in an absolutely indissoluble union, there is no Christianity.” - J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism (1923)
The simple truth is that if law is conceived of as contributing in the least degree towards our acceptance with God and our justification by him, then the gospel of grace is a nullity. — John Murray
"If God asked anything of you to qualify you for Christ, you could not do it." — Charles Spurgeon
Those who are born again are born, not of the will of man, but of God.
What a blessing it is to yield fully to God, to let Him work freely in your life, and to receive all He has for you. Chuck Smith
He is sincere in his godliness who is godly in secret. —Puritan George Swinnock, The Christian Man's Calling, Works 2:411
He is sincere in his godliness who is godly in secret. —Puritan George Swinnock, The Christian Man's Calling, Works 2:411
If the weakness of thy body do not hinder, rise earlier on the Lord’s Day than ordinary. —George Swinnock, Works 1:250
"Trust in Christ despite it all, for he can hush the hurricane to slumber, and lay the storm to sleep." — Charles Spurgeon
Surely to know God, to love him, and fear him, and trust and repose our souls on him, and to worship him at the time, in the way, and manner appointed, is a delightful thing, and should be more delightful to us than our necessary and appointed food. —Thomas Manton, Works 7:7
The service of sin is perfect slavery; the service of God is perfect liberty. —Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible, 3:568
When the church is what God called the church to be, God will do for the church what he always wanted to do.
If Jesus’ followers spent more time alone with Him, we should have spiritual giants again. Streams in Desert
"Blessed be God, our calamities are matters of time, but our safety is a matter of eternity." — Charles Spurgeon
"We are simply passing through this earth. We should bless it in our transit but never yoke ourselves to its affairs." — Charles Spurgeon
"Jesus stood in our place. God will not exact payment both from us and from our Substitute." — Charles Spurgeon
Jerry Bridges
It is through faith that we are united to Christ, so that His life becomes our life, His death becomes our death, and His righteousness our righteousness. All the objective work of Christ for us is applied to us and received by us through faith in Him.
In our worst condition, we have cause to praise God. Richard Sibbes
Burk Parsons
The local church is the only place on earth where little children, the elderly, families, singles, widows, and adopted orphans—from different ancestries, colors, and socio-economic backgrounds—come together to sing songs of victory, partake of one supper, and confess one faith.
The church is always to be under the Word; she must be; we must keep her there. —Martyn Lloyd-Jones
When you desire to be most alive to God, you will generally find sin most alive to repel you. -C.H. Spurgeon -
An honest heart seeks to please God in all things and offend Him in none. -A.W. Pink -
"We should keep up the name of 'saints' ...In these times it is to be feared that the name is out of use, because holiness itself is out of fashion." -Thomas Goodwin.
As sinful commissions will stab the soul; so sinful omissions will starve the soul. – Thomas Brooks
How great is that blood, that must have more of 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦, since it is the blood of the Son of God, than all sins can have of 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵, since they are the sins of men! —Puritan Stephen Charnock, Works 3:531
I am determined to know nothing but Jesus Christ, and him crucified. - George Whitefield
Spiritual arguments to a carnal heart are but warm clothes to a dead man. —John Trapp, Commentary on Romans 8:7
Entertainment is the devil's substitute for joy. -Leonard Ravenhill -
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Indifference is the mother of heresy. -Thomas Watson -
"Make every promise your own." -William Bramwell.
Lift up your head. Do not be afraid. God is with you. He will turn darkness into light and bitter into sweet. All the way, He has led you. And all the way, He will lead you. Let this be your constant joy. Spurgeon
A Christian, because he loveth Christ, will own him, and his ways and truth, though they be never so much despised in the world. —Puritan Thomas Manton, Sermon on Psalm 119:46, Works 6:492
We are afraid to own God and his ways [before others], because we have not such a high opinion of God as we should have, but too great a love to ourselves. —Thomas Manton, Works 6:492
What the Church of God needs to-day is the old power that the apostles had: if we have that in our churches, there will be new life. Tozer
You never come away from your sports with such a merry heart as they [that] come away from the throne of grace. —Thomas Manton, Works 6:484
O Spirit of Jesus fill us until we shall have room only for Thee! AB Simpson
Christ is so in love with holiness, that at the price of his blood he will buy it for us. —John Flavel, Works 1:97
"Since He looked upon me my heart is not my own, He hath run away to heaven with it." -Samuel Rutherford.
We know but little of true Christianity, if we do not feel a deep concern about the souls of unconverted people. -J.C. Ryle -
"We have to live and die, and we must have the gospel." — Charles Spurgeon
"Change not your faith with changing times." — Charles Spurgeon
Carnal men love the god that they make, but not the God that made them." — Charles Spurgeon
We don’t always get to know God’s reasons for the things that He permits. But we don’t need to know why. We need to know Jesus. Chuck Smith
Best of all is, God is with us. - John Wesley died 2 March 1791. (Final words.)
The Puritans had the God given gift of being able to make practical applications of hard theological truths.
It is evident that our conversion is sound when we loathe and hate sin from the heart. – Richard Sibbes
"Be all for Christ, since he is all for you." — Charles Spurgeon
The greatest way to avoid Christ is to avoid the reality of sin. -George Whitefield -
It is at the cross that we meet God in peace and receive His favor. -Horatius Bonar -
"If God asked anything of you to qualify you for Christ, you could not do it." — Charles Spurgeon
We are elected 𝘵𝘰 holiness, not 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 it. —Thomas Watson, Puritan Golden Treasury, Pg. 83
Though we are not under the curse and rigour of the law, yet we are under its directions and discipline: the gospel allows of sin no more than the law. —Puritan Matthew Poole, Commentary on the Holy Bible, 3:498
God isn’t looking for superstars with great spiritual prowess but simple, everyday folks who will humbly act in obedience to Jesus’ transferrable commission to go, pray for the sick, cast out darkness, and love “the hell” out of those who are looking to Jesus for help. Boller
We are chosen that we may be holy, not because we are, or God foresees we will be holy. —Matthew Poole, Commentary on the Holy Bible, 3:663
"The more the Christian knows of Christ's love, the more will he hate himself to think that he has sinned against such love." — Charles Spurgeon
God will give us much more than we ask. Spurgeon
Spiritual mercies are good. They are more than good. They are the best, and you may well ask for them. If no good thing will be withheld, certainly the best things will be given. Spurgeon
"Because God is a Father full of gentleness and tenderness, sin against him is exceedingly sinful." — Charles Spurgeon
The believer, since he ceases not to be a creature by being made a new creature, is, and must ever be bound to personal obedience to the law of the Ten Commandments, by the authority of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, his Creator —Marrow of Modern Divinity, Query II, Pg. 350
Don’t forget. The real battle lies in the spiritual realm, where victory is realized through a relationship with the God who loves you. Ray Bentley
"You have a living Christ, and in him you have all things." — Charles Spurgeon
"A good wife and health are a man's best wealth." — Charles Spurgeon
"The smallest tract may be the stone in David's sling. In the hands of Christ it may bring down a giant's soul." -Robert Murray M'Cheyne.
Communion with God is the right arm of our strength, and if this be broken, we are weak as water. -C.H. Spurgeon -
Christ is the key which unlocks the golden doors into the temple of Divine truth. -A.W. Pink -
"Hearing the Word lifts us up towards heaven." — Charles Spurgeon
"In prayer, we stand before the throne of the Infinite." — Charles Spurgeon
We know that God’s thoughts towards us are good, not evil; that He is working out an eternal plan for our lives. Chuck Smith
"You need a Savior strong and mighty, risen from the dead." — Charles Spurgeon
Fill your affections with the cross of Christ that there may be no room for sin. - John Owen
Adultery should be called adultery. It should not be minimalized by calling it an affair.
The Christian when he dies, does not cross the bar and set out to sea. No: it is rather as Charles Wesley put it: Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. This is the Christian view of death. It is going home - Martyn Lloyd-Jones died 1 March 1981
There is a name for pastors who never speak of sin, repentance, or Hell -they’re called false teachers. – Burk Parsons
Fear is used by abusive husband to control his wife. Fear is used by an abusive spiritual leader to control church members. An out-of-control government uses fear to control its people. Those are just some of the reasons why we need to learn how to handle fear biblically.
If God took His Spirit out of america, 99 percent of churches would still run. -Leonard Ravenhill -
The fear of God promotes spiritual joy, it is the morning star that ushers in the sunlight of comfort -Thomas Watson -
Christian living does not mean to be good but to become good; not to be well, but to get well; not being but becoming; nor rest but training. We are not yet, but we shall be. It has not yet happened, but it is the way. Martin Luther
God’s love is so relentless that when we are battered by foes seen and unseen, and have difficulty holding on to Him, He grips us tenaciously.
often we consider our pastors to be "bigger than life," spiritual giants who need little from us but thats not true. Reach out to them.
Problem is not maturity or knowledge but of experience. people who follow Jesus have far more information about what is right than they do.
Past experiences of being intimidated may have taught us to intimidate others, as a sort of self defense. Leave the past in the past....
Proof of trustworthiness does not come through academic degrees but by observing godliness of character. And a doer of the word.
If you don’t set the tone for your day, the world will set it for you.
When a church or a Christian moves away from the true teaching in the Word of God, there is no order. They become carnal, just like the Corinthian church.
Read an excerpt from Work Like a Spy: Business Tips from a Former CIA Officer By J.C. Carleson
Spread some good news. Improve relationships by sharing favorable words about a colleague, friend or family member.
“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” — Peter Marshall
"I cannot fire somebody that raised that kind of money, but you better get a little more street smart because you weren't too good." - Donald J. Trump
If you wish to know God you must know His Word.
~C. H. Spurgeon~
This is a time in history when millions of us need to stand up for God, His glory, and His righteousness.
When the book of Acts addresses Holy Spirit empowering for ministry, three different terms are used to describe the same reality. When Jesus promised this power, He used the term "baptized with." "You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." When He indicated that this power would result in a worldwide witness, the term "come upon you" was used. "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." Then, when these promises of the Spirit were fulfilled, the term employed was "filled with." "And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit."
Are you a little bruised and battered today? Take a long hard look at your life, are you trying to be someone you are not? Confusion and disappointment are the by-products of a life led chasing dreams, rather than fulfilling our aptitudes. What are your God-given talents and abilities?
"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want now."- Zig Ziglar
Two things to remember in life: "Take care of your thoughts when you're alone", and "Take care of your words when you're with people."
this will help.
Our job is to give hope to the hopeless, inspiration to the complacent, and encouragement to the discouraged.
Realize the power of a single decision acted upon immediately and with utter conviction. The secret is to make a public commitment, one so forceful you cannot turn back from it.
This world is our passage, not our portion.
~Matthew Henry~
Train your mind to think properly and biblically, not emotionally. Fill it with the Word of God.
“An infinite God can give all of Himself to each of His children. He does not distribute Himself that each may have a part, but to each one He gives all of Himself as fully as if there were no others.”
― A.W. Tozer
God would never permit any evil
if He could not bring good out of evil.
~Thomas Watson~
Never ignore a person who loves you, cares for you, and misses you. Because one day, you might wake up from your sleep and realise that you lost the moon while counting the stars.
A congregation that is not deeply and earnestly involved in the worldwide proclamation of the gospel does not understand the nature of salvation.
~Ted Engstrom~
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” —Hebrews 4:12
Anyone can read the Bible. Many do. But to experience the Word as the holy eyes of God, peering into our hearts, allowing Him to see our true thoughts, intentions, and motivations—that’s another thing altogether. We may find ourselves exposed and naked before Him, defensive, desperate to avoid humiliation, dodging truth rather than admit our poverty of spirit.
If only we could see how unnecessary all this pretense is! The embarrassing and humiliating reality we run from is the very thing Jesus said is a virtue! “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Ray Bently
Our modern society doesn't understand godly concepts.
Surely no rebel can expect the King to pardon his treason while he remains in open revolt.
~C. H. Spurgeon~
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon
"A few minutes' folly may ruin years of character." — Charles Spurgeon
...worldly-mindedness so easily and craftily besets the hearts of men. -George Whitefield -
No matter how corrupt the times - we should strive to live righteous and godly lives! -J.R. Miller -
Mercy ministry always comes down to this: you can help, but only Jesus can heal. Rosaria Butterfield,
There is no such thing as an independent Christian. Rosaria Butterfield,
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