Classic Christian Quotes

Classic Christian Quotes

(Horatius Bonar)

"Do not love the world or anything in the world." 1 John 2:15

WHY?

1. Because the gain of it, is the loss of the soul--Matthew 16:25-26.

2. Because its friendship is enmity to God--James 4:4.

3. Because it did not know Christ--John 1:10; 17:25.

4. Because it hates Christ--John 7:7; 15:18.

5. Because the Holy Spirit has forbidden us--1 John 2:15.

6. Because Christ did not pray for it--John 17:9.

7. Because Christ's people do not belong to it--John 17:16.

8. Because its Prince is Satan--John 13:31; 16:11.

9. Because Christ's kingdom is not of it--John 18:36.

10. Because its wisdom is foolishness--1 Corinthians 1:20.

11. Because Christ does not belong to it--John 8:23.

12. Because it is condemned--1 Corinthians 11:32.

13. Because it is passing away--1 Corinthians 7:31.

14. Because it slew Christ--James 5:6; Matthew 21:39.

15. Because it is crucified to us--Galatians 6:14.

16. Because we are crucified to it--Galatians 6:14.

17. Because it is the seat of wickedness--2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 5:19.

18. Because its god is the evil one--2 Corinthians 4:4.
 

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 My yoke is easy, and My burden is light. (Matthew 11:30)

Dear friends, if any truth has the effect of turning you in upon yourself, making you introspective, self-occupied in a spiritual way, that truth has been wrongly apprehended. You may assume the position of the most spiritual, but you are all wrong in your apprehension. This great work which Christ did in His Cross was never intended to make anybody miserable. Of course, that goes without saying; yet there are multitudes who are miserable after trusting the Lord, miserable over the sin question in their lives; and the number, I am afraid, is increasing. Always keep a very distinct and broad line between fuller revelation, deeper truth (whatever you may term it – all that going-on-to-full-growth realm of things) and this whole matter of introspection.

Some people seem to think that to become more spiritual we must become more intense and tied-up and occupied with this whole matter of the spiritual life, and really they are the most unbearable people, the joy has gone out of them. I am certain of this, that nothing will ever come to you, however deep, however mighty, however tremendous, by revelation of the Holy Spirit, that will make you miserable. The revelation of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit – and there is no other revelation – will never make a soul miserable. There is something wrong if a Christian is miserable on spiritual matters, and it is either failure to apprehend the one great, absolute reality that the victory was God’s and that He won it in Christ, fully and finally, and we are not called to share at all in that battle; or the truth which has come subsequently has been misapprehended and has become something that is a burden grievous to be borne. The Lord Jesus said, “My yoke is easy, and My burden is light” (Matt. 11:30).

~T. Austin-Sparks~

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BIBLE MEDITATION:
 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Many Christians are so materialistic that they never look past the physical world to the transcendent Christ above. They only experience what their five senses (touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing) bring to them.

When a problem arises, it blows out every candle in their souls, knocks the sun out of their sky, and they can’t enjoy the daily bread of life that Jesus promises.

ACTION POINT:
For some reading this, you have a gigantic problem that to the world has “disaster” written all over it. If you are seeking first His righteousness, God will give you all that you need. You have God on your side—the King of kings, the Lord of lords. And don’t you forget it.

~Adrian Rogers~

Love Worth Finding Ministries

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With perfect wisdom, at the right time, in the right way!

(J.C. Ryle)

"He has done all things well!" Mark 7:37

The truth of these words is full of deep and unspeakable comfort, and ought to be daily remembered by all true Christians.

Let us remember it as we look back over the days past of our lives, from the hour of our conversion. In the first bringing us out of darkness into marvelous light--in humbling us and teaching us our weakness, guilt, and folly--in stripping us of our idols, and choosing all our portions--in placing us where we are, and giving us what we have--how well everything has been done! How great is the mercy that we have not had our own way! "He has done all things well!"

Let us remember it as we look forward to the days yet to come. We know not what they may be--bright or dark, many or few. But we know that we are in the hands of Him who does all things well. He will not err in any of His dealings with us. He will take away and give--He will afflict and bereave--He will move and He will settle--with perfect wisdom, at the right time, in the right way! The great Shepherd of the sheep makes no mistakes! He leads every lamb of His flock by the right way to the city of habitation. "He has done all things well!"

We shall never see the full beauty of these words until the resurrection morning. We shall then look back over our lives, and know the meaning of everything that happened from first to last. We shall remember all the way by which we were led, and confess that all was "well done." The why and thewherefore, the causes and the reasons of everything which now perplexes us--will then be as clear and plain as the sun at noon-day. We shall wonder at our own past blindness, and marvel that we could ever have doubted our Lord's love. Truly, "He has done all things well!"

"Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face to face. Now we know in part, but then shall we know even as we are known." 1 Corinthians 13:12

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What answer can you give to these very important questions?

(James Smith

On the last day of this year, I wrote in my diary as follows:
"Through the richest mercy, I am now brought to the close of another year, let me therefore ask you,my soul--What are your improvements this past year?

Is Christ more precious?

Do His work, righteousness, and blood, appear inestimable?

Do you see more of His suitability, and feel a stronger attachment to Him?

Is His glory dearer to you, and His honor more precious in your sight?

Do you feel more devoted to Him, and find greater pleasure in His service?

Do you lie lower at the foot of the cross, and is Jesus more lovely in your eyes?

Are you more humbled before God under a sight and sense of your sinfulness?

Is your temper, disposition, and will--more subdued by grace?

Does grace reign, and sway its scepter over all your powers?

Is sin more hateful, death less fearful, and Heaven more desirable?

Is the Bible more prized, and are you better acquainted with its contents, living under the influence of its holy precepts?

Is holiness and entire devotedness to God more sought after?

Are you seeking to live nearer to Jesus, to trust more unreservedly to Him, and to leave all your concerns in His hands?

Are you more earnest in your desires to be made useful to His flock and family?

Are you more prayerful, more given to meditation?

Is it your one grand desire and aim, to crown Jesus Lord of all?

Speak, my soul--what answer can you give to these very important questions? Speak as in the sight of God, as though you were placed before the tribunal of the Most High God! Let the Holy Spirit, who searches all things, be your witness that you speak the truth, and nothing but the truth!"