The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies, and, put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with which the tempter baits his hooks.

If we would be angry and not sin, we must be angry at nothing but sin; and we should be more jealous for the glory of God than for any interest or reputation of our own.

Poor people are as much in danger from an inordinate desire towards the wealth of the world as rich from an inordinate delight in it.

That which God plants he will take care to keep watered.

Many a dangerous temptation comes to us in gay, fine colours, that are but skin-deep.

Why wilt thou be so sottish, such an enemy to thyself, as to prefer puddle-water, and that poisoned too and stolen, before pure living waters out of thy own well?

They have most satisfaction in themselves, and consequently the sweetest relish of their creature comforts.