There was a time when ministers spoke forthrightly and named things. We don't name anything anymore. Finney had a sermon on How to Preach so as to Convert Nobody. He said 'Preach on sin but never mention any of the sins of your congregation - that will do it.'

People used to blush when they were ashamed. Now they are ashamed if they blush. Modesty has disappeared and a brazen generation with no fear of God before its eyes mocks at sin. We are so fond of being called tolerant and broadminded that we wink at sin when we ought to weep.

Humility is not thinking meanly of oneself, but rather it means not thinking of oneself at all.

The temple of truth has never suffered so much from woodpeckers on the outside as from termites within.

Too many Christians are stuffing themselves with gospel blessings while millions have never had a taste.

It is not our business to make the message acceptable, but to make it available. We are not to see that they like it, but that they get it.

Where God guides He provides. He is not responsible for expenses not on His schedule. He does not foot the bill when we leave His itinerary.