Bishops Quote by J. C. Ryle

A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing.

— Martin Luther

That religion which costs a man nothing is usually worth nothing.

— Charles Spurgeon

There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough-a cheap Christianity which offends nobody,…

— Anonymous

People value religion on the basis of cost, and they don't value the cheapest ones the most. Religions that ask nothing get nothing.

— Rodney Stark

There is no such thing as low-cost Christianity. Following Jesus means swimming against the tide, renouncing evil and selfishness

— Pope Francis

What people don’t realize is how much religion costs. They think faith is a big electric blanket, when of course it is the cross.

— Flannery O'Connor

It costs something to be a true Christian. It will cost us our sins, our self-righteousn ess, our ease and our worldliness.

— J. C. Ryle

If [following Jesus Christ] doesn't cost you anything, it's because you've bought into 'American Christianity.'

— Paul Washer

Without the cross we have a meaningless and powerless Christianity.

— Michael Catt

Christianity preaches the infinite worth of that which is seemingly worthless and the infinite worthlessness of that which is seemingly so valued.

— Dietrich Bonhoeffer

It costs God nothing, so far as we know, to create nice things: but to convert rebellious wills cost Him crucifixion.

— C. S. Lewis

There is a vast quantity of religion current in the world which is not true, genuine Christianity. It passes muster, it satisfies sleepy consciences;…

— J. C. Ryle