We are all naturally self-righteous. It is the family disease of all the children of Adam.
J. C. RyleThere are eternal consequences resulting from all our thoughts, words and actions, of which we take far too little account.
J. C. RyleI fear it is sometimes forgotten that God has married together justification and sanctification. They are distinct and different things, beyond question, but one is never found without the other. All justified people are sanctified, and all sanctified people are justified. ... Tell me not of your justification, unless you have also some marks of sanctification. Boast not of Christ's work for you, unless you can show us the Spirit's work in you.
J. C. Ryle