The Kayelton Group

God’s Providence: “This is an important branch of practical religion; and to the neglect of its due cultivation may be imputed much of that darkness and distress of mind which is felt under afflictive dispensations. The possession of this knowledge is a mark of wisdom, and a means of safety: “Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the Lord.” Thomas McCrie (1797–1875)

“All experience teaches that, the holier men become, the more convinced they are of their own sinfulness.” (Alfred Plummer; 1841-1926)

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

“In a word, trust in God is that high act or exercise of faith whereby the soul, looking upon God and casting itself on his goodness, power, promises, faithfulness, and providence, is lifted up above carnal fears and discouragements; above perplexing doubts and disquietments; either for the obtaining and continuance of that which is good, or for the preventing or removing of that which is evil.” Thomas Lye (1621-1684)

“The Lord our God, who bids us believe, also enables us to believe,” Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892)

Never a word of merit should be in the mouth of a true believer; for have mercy on me, O Lord, is David’s only plea; any good in us, is but a sandy ground to build on. (David Dickson; 1583-1663)

The wicked blasphemer desires to infiltrate the believer’s heart with suspicions and doubts concerning the power of God, His promises, and His willingness to perform on behalf of the spiritually exhausted child. If he can diminish his faith and cast a shadow upon the excellency of God, or the validity of divine redemption, he has won the day. This he seeks to do only and always. (Anonymous)

“It is not by one great sacrifice on our part that the hearts of others are made stout for the journey and strong for the task, but by the constant performance of the petty kindnesses, no one of which might be worth recording, but which, in the aggregate, constitute a sublime record.” William Graham Scroggie (1877-1958)

“Private self-love seems to be the root of depravity; the grand succedaneum in human affection to the love of God and man. Self-admiration, self-will, and self-righteousness are but different modifications of it. Where this prevails, the creature assumes the place of the Creator, and seek his own gratification, honour, and interest, as the ultimate end of all his actions. Hence, when the apostle describes men under a variety of wicked characters, the first link in the chain is—lovers of their own selves. Hence also the first and grand lesson in the Christian school is—to deny ourselves. ” (Note to the reader—succedaneum means SUBSTITUTE)

Andrew Fuller (1754-1815)

“There is in true love, a complacency and delight in God; a conformity to his will; a loving what he loves.” Robert Leighton (1611-1684)