Secularism teaches us that we ought to look to this world. Christianity teaches us that the best way to prepare for this world is to be fully prepared for the next.

The business of the believer with his Bible open is to pray, 'Lord, give me the meaning and spirit of your word, while it lies open before me; apply your word with power to my soul, threatening or promise, doctrine or precept, whatever it may be; lead me into the soul and marrow of your word.'

Satan does not care whether he drags you down to hell as a Calvinist or as an Arminian, so long as he can get you there.

When you think of what you are, and despair; think also of what He is, and take heart.

We ought not to tolerate for a minute the ghastly and grievous thought that God will not answer prayer.

Let your cares drive you to God. I shall not mind if you have many of them if each one leads you to prayer. If every fret makes you lean more on the Beloved, it will be a benefit.

It is said that our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.