Holiness is the habit of being of one mind with God, according as we find His mind described in Scripture. It is the habit of agreeing in God's judgment, hating what He hates, loving what He loves, and measuring everything in this world by the standard of His Word.
J. C. RyleA tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections.
J. C. RyleThe work of the preacher resembles that of the sower. Like the sower, the preacher must sow good seed, the Word of God.
J. C. RyleNo doubt a man may be saved, like the penitent thief, without having received the Lord's Supper. It is not a matter of absolute and indispensable necessity, like repentance, faith, and conversion. But it is impossible to say that any professing Christian is in a safe, healthy, or satisfactory condition of soul, who habitually refuses to obey Christ and attend the Lord's Table.
J. C. Ryle