By affliction, Christ . . .
shows us our emptiness and weakness,
draws us to the throne of grace,
purifies our affections,
weans us from the world,
and makes us long for Heaven.
– JC Ryle –
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Pride and Humility – JC Ryle
Pride is the oldest and most common of sins. Humility is the rarest and most beautiful of graces.
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Prayer is great – JC Ryle
Great is the power of prayer and intercession!
– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, 1856
The work of grace – JC Ryle
The work of grace once begun in the soul will never stand still. It will gradually “leaven the whole lump.” Like leaven once introduced, it can never be separated from that with which it is mingled. Little by little it will influence the conscience, the affections, the mind, and the will, until the whole man is affected by its power, and a thorough conversion to God takes place.
– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, 1856
Christ’s death is the Christian life – JC Ryle
Christ’s death is the Christian’s life. Christ’s cross is the Christian’s title to heaven.
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Understanding truth too late – JC Ryle
Hell is truth known too late!
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Sin forsaken and forgiven – JC Ryle
Sin forsaken, is one of the best evidences of sin forgiven.
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The cost of being a true Christian – JC Ryle
It costs something to be a true Christian.
It will cost us …
our sins,
our self-righteousness,
our ease and
our worldliness!
– JC Ryle –
Known by your fruit – JC Ryle
A tree may always be known by its fruit. Just so, a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes, and affections.
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