God takes a safe course with His children, that they may not be condemned with the world, He permits the world to condemn them, that they may not love the world, the world hates them.
Richard SibbesPossibilitas tua mensura tua'(What is possible to you is what you will be measured by).
Richard SibbesWhat is the gospel itself but a merciful moderation, in which Christ's obedience is esteemed ours, and our sins laid upon him, wherein God, from being a judge, becomes our Father, pardoning our sins and accepting our obedience, though feeble and blemished? We are now brought to heaven under the covenant of grace by a way of love and mercy.
Richard SibbesThe winter prepares the earth for the spring, so do afflictions sanctified prepare the soul for glory.
Richard Sibbes