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.
J. C. RyleWhat is the best safeguard against false doctrine? The Bible regularly read, regularly prayed over, regularly studied.
J. C. RyleDoctrine is useless if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse than useless; it does positive harm. Something of 'the image of Christ' must be seen and observed by others in our private life, and habits, and character, and doings.
J. C. RyleHowever corrupt our hearts, and however wicked our past lives, there is hope for us in the Gospel.
J. C. RyleParents, do you wish to see your children happy? Take care, then, that you train them to obey when they are spoken to, -to do as they are bid.... Teach them to obey while young, or else they will be fretting against God all their lives long, and wear themselves out with the vain idea of being independent of His control.
J. C. Ryle