All obedience begins in the affections, and nothing in religion is done right, that is not done there first.
Matthew HenryThe kingdom of heaven was never intended to indulge the ease of triflers, but to the rest of them that labor.
Matthew HenryFor love is of God. He is the fountain, author, parent, and commander of love; it is the sum of his law and gospel.
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