A man’s life is the best proof of a man’s opinions.
– JC Ryle –
from Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, 1856
Life
Biblical Principles – Anonymous
As we disciple others it should not surprise us that biblical principles work in practical experience. But, remember, just because it works in practical experience doesn’t mean it’s biblical.
– Anonymous –
You life is too costly – Anonymous
Your life is far too costly to squander it through confidence in your own plans and thinking. God’s mind is perfect. He knows your future. You are in superior hands when you surrender to Him and His leading.
– Anonymous –
Put it into practice – Thomas Boston
Whatever you learn from the word, labor to put it in practice. … No wonder they get little insight into the Bible who make no conscience of practicing what they know. But while the stream runs into a holy life, the fountain will be the more free.
– Thomas Boston –
Definition or Demonstration – Leonard Ravenhill
The world out there is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity; it’s waiting for a new demonstration of Christianity.
– Leonard Ravenhill –
Done too little for Him – George Müller
When the day of recompense comes, our only regret will be that we have done so little for Him, not that we have done too much.
– George Müller –
I give up all my own plans and purposes – Betty Scott Stam
Lord, I give up all my own plans and purposes. All my own desires and hopes and accept Your will for my life. I give myself, my life, my all, utterly to You to be Yours forever. Fill me and seal me with Your Holy Spirit. Use me as You will, send me where you will, work out Your whole will in my life at any cost, now and forever. To me to live is Christ. Amen.
– Betty Scott Stam –
Ultimate goal of Jesus – Robert Coleman
The ultimate goal of Jesus for His disciples was that His life be reproduced in them, and through them into the lives of others.
– Robert Coleman –
Defined by your relationship – John Oswalt
To be a Christian is defined by your relationship toward God as revealed in your conformity to God’s character … God is saying to you and to me, “Come, come walk with me. Come share My goals, share My pace, share My direction, share My walk.” … Are you a Christian? … God says, “Let me see your walk.”
– John Oswalt –