Jesus' commandment never wishes to destroy life, but rather to preserve, strengthen, and heal life.

The Christian needs another Christian who speaks God's word to him. He needs him again and again when he becomes uncertain and discouraged, for by himself he cannot help himself without belying the truth.

To endure the cross is not tragedy; it is the suffering which is the fruit of an exclusive allegiance to Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ.

It is very easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements in comparison with what we owe others.

It is much easier for me to imagine a praying murderer, a praying prostitute, than a vain person praying. Nothing is so at odds with prayer as vanity.

God's truth judges created things out of love, and Satan's truth judges them out of envy and hatred.