When people do not mind what God speaks to them in His word, God doth as little mind what they say to Him in prayer.

God would not rub so hard if it were not to fetch out the dirt that is ingrained in our natures. God loves purity so well He had rather see a hole than a spot in His child's garments.

Thou hast no life to lose, because thou hast given it already to Christ, nor can man take away that without God's leave.

The possessions God allows us to have are intended for our use, not our enjoyment. Trying to squeeze something out of them that was never in them in the first place is a futile endeavor. A cow's udders, gently pressed, will yield sweet milk, nourishing and refreshing. Applying more and more pressure will not produce greater quantities of milk. We lose the good of material things by expecting too much from them. Those who try hardest to please themselves with earthly goods find the least satisfaction in them.

Mercy should make us ashamed, wrath afraid to sin.

It is no policy to let thy lusts have arms, which are sure to rise and declare against thee when thine enemy comes.

And while God had work for Paul, he found him friends both in court and prison. Let persecutors send saints to prison, God can provide a keeper for their turn.