The Kayelton Group

“All these mighty works of man cannot meet with the favor of God as long as man stands in rebellion against Him.” (Herman Hoeksema 1886-1965)

“Now if we be weaned from idolatry of making our bosom our oracle, and our heart our counselor; if in true poverty of spirit we go every morning to our Lord, as knowing not how to guide ourselves for this day; our eye constantly looking upward for direction (Psalm 5: 3; 143:8-10; 25:4-5), the light will come down. He shall direct thy paths.” (Charles Bridges 1794-1869)

It is no small mercy to have strength from God to subsist under troubles, till the delivery come; and for this strength the man emptied of self-confidence may call, and should be content with supporting strength till the Lord’s time of deliverance comes.” (David Dickson 1583-1662)

“Satan hath cast such sinful seed into our souls, that now he can no sooner tempt, but we are ready to assent; he can no sooner have a plot upon us, but he makes a conquest of us.  Whatever sin the heart of man is most prone to, that the devil will help forward.” (Thomas Brooks; 1608-1680)

“A carnal person can no more value spiritual blessings that a baby can value a diamond necklace.” (Thomas Watson 1620-1686)

“Nothing can befall a people, a family, or an individual, without the divine appointment or permission.” (Thomas McCrie 1773-1835)

“Man, being by nature dead in sin, unacquainted with its evil, and elated with a fond conceit of his own abilities; looks upon his offences against God, rather as pitiable failings than shocking crimes. He extenuates his faults, and magnifies his duties.” (Abraham Booth 1734-1806)

We must believe that God in His omniscience foreknew our prayers and, therefore, set in motion those courses which would answer our prayers.” (Harold J. Ockenga 1905-1985)

“How sad our stare by nature is, Our sin, how deep its stains! And Satan binds our captive minds, fast in his slavish chains. The intensiveness of sin directs our minds to the inquiry—how much sin is there in sin? (J. B. Moody 1838-1931)

“But what does it help if man is on your side, if God is against you?” Frans Bakker (1919-1965)