Monthly Archives: October 2010

“The human mind is ever prone to soften the strong features of Divine truth, and to bring them more into accordance with its own wishes and preconceived notions.”  (Robert Haldane  1772–1854)

“The Word of God is and must remain the sole authority in the life of the individual believer and of the Church of Jesus Christ.”  Herman Hoeksema  (1886-1965)

“But a ‘beastly man does not know, neither does a fool understand this.  That is, he being like a beast, having no sanctified principle of wisdom in him, looks no further than an animal into all the works of God … Continue reading →

“The Spirit is the great illuminator of the soul.  We may spread the most momentous and spiritual truths before the mind, the evidence that confirms them may be collected from every source, and poured, as with focused power, upon the … Continue reading →

“Do not despise the day of small things.  Do not think that you are too spiritual to stand on such a low level.  If you do, you will fall.”  D Martyn Lloyd-Jones  (1899-1981)

“We never consider that God can open the eyes of the blind with clay and spittle.   He can work above, beyond, and even contrary to means.  He often makes the fairest flowers of man’s endeavors to wither and brings improbable … Continue reading →

“Men are his enemies—they hate him, and disobey him; yet in all their plans and actions they fulfil his will.”  Alexander Carson (1776-1844)

“We may not take from God’s law.  When we do we open wide the way of license.  We may not add to God’s law.  When we do we arrogate to ourselves God’s prerogative and we prevent the perfect law of … Continue reading →

“Be assured of this, that a mind not at rest bespeaks a soul not a rest; and whatever men may affirm to you about their assurance or their peace, if you see them ever on the watch, ever on the … Continue reading →

“But nothing in heaven or earth or hell unlocks the arms which cling around a divine Bridegroom.  At each moment He is nearer than the shadow to the side.  Life is leaning on His arm.  Death is sleeping on His breast.  … Continue reading →