The Scriptures were written, not to make us astronomers, but to make us saints. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Christ's disciples were no orators, till the Spirit made them such.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Pure Christianity and serious godliness fear not the scrutiny of a free thought, but despise the impotent malice of a prejudiced one. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Nothing exposes religion more to the reproach of its enemies than the worldliness and half-heartedness of the professors of it. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
The sentences in the book of providence are sometimes long, and you must read a great way before you understand their meaning. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
All obedience begins in the affections, and nothing in religion is done right, that is not done there first. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Though our holy religion teaches us to be for peace, yet it does not forbid us to provide for war.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
When he [the slothful person] is pressed to be diligent, either in his worldly affairs or in the business of religion, this… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
It is easy to be religious when religion is in fashion; but it is an evidence of strong faith and resolution to… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“is a great vexation to the spirits of good ministers to see people deaf to all the fair warnings given them, and… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Christ died. He left a will in which He gave His soul to His Father, His body to Joseph of Arimathea, His… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
It is more to the honor of a Christian by faith to overcome the world, than by monastical vows to retreat from… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“The first that dies is a martyr, and dies for his religion; and of such it may more truly be said than… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
If therefore our houses be houses of the Lord, we shall for that reason love home, reckoning our daily devotion the sweetest… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
If therefore our houses be houses of the Lord, we shall for that reason love home, reckoning our daily devotion the sweetest… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Those may justly be reckoned void of understanding that do not bless and praise God; nor do men ever rightly use their… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“This practice was forbidden in Rome by Numa, a pagan prince; yet commanded in Rome by the pope, a Christian bishop, but,… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“The Christian religion is the religion of sinners, of such as have sinned, and in whom sin in some measure still dwells.… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
See what a hidden life the life of a good Christian is, and how much it is concealed from the eye and… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
The provisions of Christ's gospel appear mean and scanty to the world, yet they satisfy all that feed on him in their… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Christ teaches by the Spirit of wisdom in the heart, opening the understanding to the Spirit of revelation in the word. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
The streams of religion run deep or shallow, according as the banks of the Sabbath are kept up or neglected. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
When I cannot enjoy the faith of assurance, I live by the faith of adherence. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“those that have received Christ must by faith live upon him, and not receive his grace in vain.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Note, Religion teaches good manners, and obliges us to give honour to those to whom honour is due.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
What God requires of us he himself works in us, or it is not done. He that commands faith, holiness, and love,… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“When our heads are fullest of care, and our hands of business, yet we must not forget our religion, nor suffer ourselves… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Personal and relative duties must be done in obedience to his commands, with due aim at pleasing and honouring him, from principles… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Our duty as Christians is always to keep heaven in our eye and earth under our feet. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Those that truly love God will make it their constant care and endeavour to keep his commandments, particularly those that relate to his worship.… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
In order to the attaining of all useful knowledge this is most necessary, that we fear God; we are not qualified to profit by… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“When men drive God's word from them he justly permits their delusions, and answers them according to the multitude of their idols.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
Christ died. He left a will in which He gave His soul to His Father, His body to Joseph of Arimathea, His clothes to… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“God's word will stand, and we shall get nothing by disputing it, or delaying to submit to it.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
We must believe that He is able to do what He will, wise to do what is best, and good, according to His promise,… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“When God gives law to us, we must give honour to him; when he speaks, we must bow our heads and worship.” — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“The first that dies is a martyr, and dies for his religion; and of such it may more truly be said than of soldiers… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
They that pray in the family do well; they that pray and read the Scriptures do better; but they that pray, and read, and… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
“Let no man go beyond or defraud his brother, for, though it be hidden from man, it will be found that God is the… — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
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