Suppose that by revenge you might destroy one enemy; yet, by exercising the Christian's temper you might conquer threeโโโyour own lust, Satan's temptation, and your enemy's heart.
John Flavel[Providences] often puzzle and entangle our thoughts, but bring them to the Word, and your duty will be quickly manifested. "Until I went into the sanctuary of God, then understood I their end" (Ps. 73:17). And not only their end, but his own duty, to be quiet in an afflicted condition and not envy their prosperity.
John FlavelDid Christ finish His work for us? Then there can be no doubt but He will also finish His work in us.
John FlavelIf time be a ring of gold, opportunity is the rich diamond that gives it both its value and glory.
John Flavel