Category: Quotes

Let not that man think he makes any progress in holiness who walks not over the bellies of his lusts. He who doth not kill sin in his way takes no steps towards his journey’s end. He who finds not opposition from it, and who sets not himself in every particular to its mortification, is at peace with it, not dying to it.

John Owen

God communicates all supplies of renewing, strengthening, and sanctifying grace to us, that we may live unto Him in all holy obedience and be able to get the victory over our temptations.

John Owen

Assurance is unattainable without obedience.

John Flavel

The absence of doctrinal teaching and preaching is certainly one of the causes for the present lamentable ignorance in the Church.

J. G. Machen

God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.

Thomas Jackson

Do not open your heart to every man, but discuss your affairs with one who is wise and who fears God.

Thomas à Kempis

The existence of God, in so far as it is not self-evident to us, can be demonstrated from those of His effects which are known to us.

Thomas Aquinas