None can know their election but by their conformity to the image of Christ; for all that are chosen are chosen to sanctification.
Matthew HenryA good man is willing to know the worst of himself, and particularly under affliction, desires to be told wherefore God contends with him and what God designs in correcting him.
Matthew HenryIt is not enough for us to be where God is worshipped, if we do not ourselves worship him.
Matthew HenryPrayer is a salve for every sore, a remedy for every malady; and when we are afflicted with thorns in the flesh, we should give ourselves to prayer. If an answer be not given to the first prayer, nor to the second, we are to continue praying. Troubles are sent to teach us to pray; and are continued, to teach us to continue instant in prayer.
Matthew Henry