Let it never surprise true Christians if they are slandered and misrepresented in this world. They must not expect to fare better than their Lord.

Who shall dare to talk of strength when David can fall?

Children are very quick observers; very quick in seeing through some kinds of hypocrisy, very quick in finding out what you really think and feel, very quick in adopting all your ways and opinions. You will often discover that, as the father is, so is the son.

According to the men of the world, few are going to hell; According to the Bible, few are going to heaven.

Beware of manufacturing a God of your own: a God who is all mercy, but not just. Such a God is an idol of your own.

Our Lord has many weak children in his family, many dull pupils in his school, many raw soldiers in his army, many lame sheep in his flock. Yet he bears with them all, and casts none away. Happy is that Christian who has learned to do likewise with his brethren.

In justification the word to be addressed to man is believe - only believe; in sanctification the word must be 'watch, pray, and fight.'