Evil deeds are the fruit of an evil heart. They are not an aberration from our true self but a revelation of it.

The holiness of God teaches us that there is only one way to deal with sin- radically, seriously, painfully, constantly. If you do not so live, you do not live in the presence of the Holy One of Israel.

Jesus has a special, compassionate concern for those who are broken and needy.

How do we bring glory to God? The Bible’s short answer is: by growing more and more like Jesus Christ.

Do I learn through dark providences, or simply seem relieved when they are over?

There are actually only ever two pastoral problems you will ever encounter. The first is this: persuading those who are under the dominion of sin that they are under the dominion of sin. That's the task of evangelism. And [second], persuading those who are no longer under the dominion of sin that they are no longer under the dominion of sin because they're Christ's.

The fear of the Lord tends to take away all other fears... This is the secret of Christian courage and boldness.