The marvelous thing about spiritual wealth is that when we take our part in that, everyone else is blessed; whereas if we refused to be partakers, we hinder others from entering into the riches of God.

Speak, Lord”; make time to listen. Chastening is more than a means of discipline, it is meant to get me to the place of saying, “Speak, Lord.”

In the spiritual domain, criticism is love turned sour... If criticism becomes a habit, it will destroy the moral energy of the life and paralyze the spiritual force... Whenever you are in a critical temper, it is impossible to enter into communion with God. Criticism makes you hard and vindictive and cruel, and leaves you with the flattering unction that you are a superior person. It is impossible to develop the characteristics of a saint and maintain a critical attitude.

God always ignores the present perfection for the ultimate perfection.

We have become so self-centered that we go to God only for something from Him, and not for God Himself.

Discipleship is based solely on devotion to Jesus Christ, not on following after a particular belief or doctrine.

No power on earth or in hell can conquer the Spirit of God in a human spirit