It is one thing to have sin alarmed only by convictions, and another to have it crucified by converting grace. Many, because they have been troubled in conscience for their sins, think well of their case, miserably mistaking conviction for conversion.

The Lord Jesus Christ would have the whole world to know, that though He pardons sin, He will not protect it.

Do not stand still disputing about your election - but set to repenting and believing. Cry to God for converting grace. Revealed things belong to you; in these busy yourself. Whatever God's purposes may be, I am sure His promises are true. Whatever the decrees of heaven may be, I am sure if I repent and believe I shall be saved.

There is no surer evidence of an unconverted state than to have the things of the world uppermost in our aim, love, and estimation.

There is no remedy, but you must either turn or burn.

Satan turned Eve's eye to the apple, Achan's eye to the wedge of gold, Ahab's eye to Naboth's vineyard, and then what work did he make with them!

If thy hope be any thing worth, it will purify thee from thy sins.