In justification the word to be addressed to man is believe - only believe; in sanctification the word must be 'watch, pray, and fight.'
J. C. RyleIt is not hard to deceive ministers, relatives and friends. But it is impossible to deceive Christ.
J. C. RyleTrue Christianity is not merely believing a certain set of dry abstract propositions: it is to live in daily personal communication with an actual living person - Jesus Christ.
J. C. RyleDo not glory in your own faith, your own feelings, your own knowledge, or your own diligence. Glory in nothing but Christ.
J. C. Ryle