God would not rub so hard if it were not to fetch out the dirt that is ingrained in our natures. God loves purity so well He had rather see a hole than a spot in His child’s garments.
– William Gurnall –
Consecration
You represent heaven on earth – Andrew Murray
We must be willing to live as entirely different men, who literally represent heaven on earth, because we have received the Spirit of the King of heaven.
– Andrew Murray –
from Experiencing the Holy Spirit
Desire for Purity – Duncan Campbell
This desire for heart purity is a creation of the Holy Spirit at work in the heart.
– Duncan Campbell –
Service of Christ is to be Delightful – Dwight L. Moody
He came to deliver us from our sinful dispositions, and create in us pure hearts, and when we have Him with us it will not be hard for us. Then the service of Christ will be delightful.
– Dwight L. Moody –
How to Preserve the Peace – Matthew Henry
The way to preserve the peace of the church is to preserve its purity.
– Matthew Henry –
How to see the secrets of Scripture – Winkie Pratney
God has guarded His Word so that only the pure in heart can see its secrets. All other efforts will fail.
– Winkie Pratney –
Purified and Saved from Sin – John MacArthur
A person who is not being purified from sin has no claim on being saved from it.
– John MacArthur –
Give up ALL for Christ – George Whitefield
There is no being a Christian without giving up all for Christ. We must all have the spirit of martyrdom, though we may not all die martyrs.
– George Whitefield –
May 22, 1740
Put to Death – Oswald Chambers
If I do not put to death the things in me which are not of God, they will put to death the things that are of God.
– Oswald Chambers –