The greatest competitor of devotion to Jesus is service to Him. It is never 'Do, do' with the Lord, but 'Be, be' and He will 'do' through you. The only way to keep true to God is by a steady persistent refusal to be interested in Christian work and to be interested alone in Jesus Christ.

Keep your soul fit to manifest the life of the Son of God. Never live on memories; let the word of God be always living and active in you.

There is nothing to be valued more highly than to have people praying for us; God links up His power in answer to their prayers.

It is possible to know all about doctrine and yet not know Jesus. The soul is in danger when knowledge of doctrine outsteps intimate touch with Jesus. ....Have I a personal history with Jesus Christ? The one sign of discipleship is intimate connection with Him, a knowledge of Jesus Christ nothing can shake.

If sin rules in me, God's life in me will be killed; if God rules in me, sin in me will be killed.

Beware of reasoning about God's Word - obey It.

Humble yourself"--it is a humbling experience to knock at God's door--you have to knock with the crucified thief. "To him that knocketh, it shall be opened.