God is not looking for extraordinary characters as His instruments, but He is looking for humble instruments through whom He can be honored throughout the ages.
A. B. SimpsonGod never can use any man very much till he has grace enough to forget himself entirely while doing God's work; for He will not give His glory to another nor share with the most valued instrument the praise that belongs to Jesus Christ alone.
A. B. SimpsonGodโs jewels are often sent us in rough packages and by dark liveried servants, but within we find the very treasures of the Kingโs palace and the Bridegroomโs Love.
A. B. SimpsonHoliness of heart and life. This is not the perfection of the human nature, but the holiness of the divine nature dwelling within.
A. B. SimpsonGod requires no person to spend his or her life reiterating the gospel to people who will not receive it. He wants everyone to have an opportunity to hear. Then He would have us move on to other areas. The mistake of the church has been that she sits down to convert all the people in one country to the neglect of the great masses who have never had the chance to hear the gospel - not even once!
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