Sanctification

Closer to heaven – JC Ryle

I am persuaded the more light we have, the more we see our own sinfulness: the nearer we get to heaven, the more we are clothed with humility.

– JC Ryle –

The first and great work of a Christian is about his heart. There it is that God dwells by His Spirit, in His saints; and there it is that sin and Satan reign, in the ungodly. The great duties and the great sins are those of the heart. There is the root of good and evil: the tongue and life are but the fruits and expressions of that which dwells within.

– Richard Baxter –

Highlighting your Bible or heart? – Unknown

At some point, it has to go from being highlighted in your Bible to being written on your heart.

– Unknown –

Drawn toward holiness – Charles Spurgeon

He who died for you can draw your soul away from evil and toward holiness.

– Charles Spurgeon –

The Cross is needful – Samuel Rutherford

I find that when the saints are under trial and well humbled, little sins raise great cries in the conscience; but in prosperity, conscience is a pope that gives dispensations and great latitude to our hearts. The cross is therefore as needful as the crown is glorious.

– Samuel Rutherford –

The Church is to be Holy – Charles Spurgeon

The church is nothing if it is not holy. … Who is to keep the church pure? None but God Himself. If the Lord is there, holiness will abound, and fruits of the Spirit will be seen on all sides …

– Charles Spurgeon –