A tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections.

The faith that has not a sanctifying influence on the character is no better than the faith of devils.

The best of men are men at best

By affliction He teaches us many precious lessons, which without it we should never learn. By affliction He shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, makes us long for heaven.

Value all books in proportion as they are agreeable to Scripture. Those that are nearest to it are the best, and those that are farthest from it, and most contrary to it, the worst.

Miserable indeed is that religious teaching which calls itself Christian, and yet contains nothing of the cross.

Sin rarely seems sin at first beginnings.