Monthly Archives: September 2011

“Election is the guarantee of complete salvation, and an argument for success at the throne of grace.  He who chose us for himself will surely hear our prayers.”  Charles H. Spurgeon  (1834-1892)

Thoughts are sins!  The law judges them, rebukes a man for them, and therefore they are transgressions of the law.  Thoughts are capable of pardon, they must be pardoned if we are to be saved, which argues the multitudes of … Continue reading →

“That the best way in this world to have thine own will, is to lie down in the will of God, and quietly to resign up thyself to the good will and pleasure of God, Matt. Xv. 21,29.”  (Thomas Brooks; … Continue reading →

Unless gratitude be expressed for mercies already received and thanks be given for granting us the continued favor of petitioning our Father, how can we expect to obtain His ear and receive answers of peace!  (A.W. Pink; 1886-1952)

“When you are disturbed by vain thoughts, humble yourself before God, and call in assistance from Heaven.”  (John Flavel; 1628-1691)

“It is not necessary to see, perceive, or understand God’s ways to believe Him.  The Bible does teach, however, that those that come to Him must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently … Continue reading →

“Lean not unto thine own understanding;  think not to accomplish thy designs by the strength of thine own without God’s blessing.”  (Matthew Poole; 1624-1679)

Some men are kept back from sin for lack of opportunity; if they had it they would sin.  (Ralph Venning; 1622-1674)

To desire ease, therefore, is to embrace a deadly enemy.  Who that knows his own heart will not feel it a matter, not of congratulation, but of deep and anxious prayer – ‘In all time of our wealth-Good Lord, deliver … Continue reading →

Without a sincere attachment to the Author of eternal salvation, whatever works of morality we may perform, our obedience will be materially and essentially defective, as not flowing from a proper principle.  (John Fawcett; 1740-1817)