This is faith, receiving the truth of Christ; first knowing it to be true, and then acting upon that belief.
Charles SpurgeonGod is too good to be unkind, too wise to be mistaken; and when you cannot trace His hand, you can trust His heart.
Charles SpurgeonWe must school and train ourselves to deal personally with the unconverted. We must not excuse ourselves, but force ourselves to the irksome task until it becomes easy.
Charles SpurgeonA high character might be produced, I suppose, by continued prosperity, but it has very seldom been the case. Adversity, however it may appear to be our foe, is our true friend; and, after a little acquaintance with it, we receive it as a precious thing - the prophecy of a coming joy. It should be no ambition of ours to traverse a path without a thorn or stone.
Charles Spurgeon