Temptations, of course, cannot be avoided, but because we cannot prevent the birds from flying over our heads, there is no need that we should let them nest in our hair.
– Martin Luther –
Consecration
Promoting the Cause and Kingdom of Christ – William Carey
Surely it is worthwhile to lay ourselves out with all our might in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ.
– William Carey –
Nothing Can Capture Your Attention – Gregory of Nyssa
As no darkness can be seen by anyone surrounded by light, so no trivialities can capture the attention of anyone who has his eyes on Christ.
– Gregory of Nyssa –
(c.330-c.395)
The Motto For Every Missionary – Adoniram Judson
The motto for every missionary, whether preacher, printer, or schoolmaster, ought to be “Devoted for Life.”
– Adoniram Judson–
Therefore Let Us Pass Unto … – Clement of Alexandria
Therefore let us repent and pass from ignorance to knowledge, from foolishness to wisdom, from licentiousness to self-control, from injustice to righteousness, from godlessness to [godliness].
– Clement of Alexandria –
Fruits of New Obedience – Martin Luther
There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from which the fruits of new obedience do not grow.
– Martin Luther –
The Life of Another World – Richard Sibbes
The life of a Christian is wondrously ruled in this world, by the consideration and meditation of the life of another world.
– Richard Sibbes –
God Comes In To Rebuild – CS Lewis
Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. … You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.
– CS Lewis –
Difference Between a Christian and the World – Charles Spurgeon
There should be as much difference between the worldling and the Christian, as between hell and heaven.
– Charles Spurgeon –