The true Christian does not need to be reminded that he has a crucified Master. He often thinks of Him.
J. C. RyleA crucified Savior will never be content to have a self-pleasing, self-indulging, worldly-minded people.
J. C. RylePeople fall in private, long before they fall in public. The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it, is often not discovered until it is down on the ground.
J. C. RyleWe must give up the vain idea of trying to please everybody. That is impossible, and the attempt is a mere waste of time. We must be content to walk in Christ's steps, and let the world say what it likes.
J. C. Ryle