Growth in grace is one way to be happy in our religion. God has wisely linked together our comfort and our increase in holiness.
J. C. RyleTrials are intended to make us think, to wean us from the world, to send us to the Bible, to drive us to our knees.
J. C. RyleJesus hears us, and in His own good time will give an answer... He may sometimes keep us long waiting...but He will never send us empty away.
J. C. RyleSuch true worship will stand the test of Christ's great principle, โBy their fruits you shall know themโ. It sanctifies the Christian's life, and makes them walk with God, lifting them above fear and love of the world. It enables a Christian to show God to other folks. Such worship comes from heaven, and has the mark of God upon it.
J. C. Ryle