Whereas there can be but one Baptism, they think they can Baptize; they have abandoned the fountain of life, yet promise the… — Cyprian Copy Share Image
IMPENITENCE, n. A state of mind intermediate in point of time between sin and punishment. — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
There are three ways in which sins are forgiven: in baptism, in prayer, and in the greater humility of penance; yet God… — Saint Augustine Copy Share Image
It is never too late to turn from the errors of our ways: He who repents of his sins is almost innocent. — Seneca the Younger Copy Share Image
Do not be irritated either with those who sin or those who offend; do not have a passion for noticing every sin… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
A man may commit sin and yet be ignorant of it, and fancy himself innocent when he is guilty... We shall do… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
A little thorn may cause much suffering. A little cloud may hide the sun. Little foxes spoil the vines; and little sins… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
Those who think he had lucky breaks are not only unaware of the real story but also fall prey to that sin… — Marlon James Copy Share Image
We have a tendency to condemn people who are different from us, to define their sins as paramount and our own sinfulness… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
Most fear stems from sin; to limit one's sins, one must assuredly limit one's fear, thereby bringing more peace to one's spirit. — Marvin Gaye Copy Share Image
We can hardly say that the Pharisees had an accurate ‘knowledge’ of man when they pointed to the sins (the real sins)… — G. C. Berkouwer Copy Share Image
At fifteen, my mind was bent on learning. At thirty, I stood firm. At forty, I had no doubts. At fifty, I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Sloth is the desire for ease, even at the expense of doing the known will of God. Whatever we do in life… — John Hardon Copy Share Image
The magnitude of the punishment matches the magnitude of the sin. Now a sin that is against God is infinite; the higher… — Thomas Aquinas Copy Share Image
Love begets wisdom, thus it is, as often misconceived, more than vain layers of tenderness; it is inherently rational and comprehensive of… — Criss Jami Copy Share Image
“We're a divided country on sexual issues. That's why every news cycle brings more controversy.” — Russell D. Moore Copy Share Image
Every time we look at the cross Christ seems to say to us, 'I am here because of you. It is your… — John Stott Copy Share Image
For centuries, the mystics of spirit had existed by running a protection racket - by making life on earth unbearable, then charging… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
Prayer offered without faith by a person that doesn't truly believe God exists will not be effective. Sin in our lives that… — Anne Graham Lotz Copy Share Image
If God and his grace do not rule us, sin and Satan will have possession of us. — Matthew Henry Copy Share Image
By accepting a suspicion against the neighbor, by saying, 'What does it matter if I put in a word about my suspicion?… — Dorotheus of Gaza Copy Share Image
