Justification by faith is the hinge on which all true religion turns.

Without the fear of God, men do not even observe justice and charity among themselves.

If we believe heaven to be our country, it is better for us to transmit our wealth thither, than to retain it here, where we may lose it by a sudden removal.

The fire of affliction reveals the quality of our faith

Whenever our sins press hard against us, whenever Satan would drive us to despair, we must hold up this shield, that God does not want us to be overwhelmed in everlasting destruction, for He has ordained His Son to be the salvation of the world.

We are nowhere forbidden to laugh, or be satisfied with food...or to be delighted with music or to drink wine.

Tears that are shed in time of affliction are rarely tears of penitence, but more likely they are shed out of self pity and pain or sorrow.