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“Let it never surprise true Christians if they are slandered and misrepresented in this world. They must not expect to fare better than their Lord.” quote by J. C. Ryle — Download Open image

“Let it never surprise true Christians if they are slandered and misrepresented in this world. They must not expect to fare better than their Lord.”

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When a person’s tongue is extensively wrong, it is absurd, no less than unscriptural, to say that their heart is right.

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Love should be the silver thread that runs through all your conduct.

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Persecution, in short, is like the goldsmith's stamp on real silver and gold - it is one of the marks of a converted man.

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The parent who tries to train without setting a good example is building with one hand, and pulling down with the other.

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We are all naturally self-righteous. It is the family disease of all the children of Adam.

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Sunday morning, before we go to hear the Word of God preached...let us not rush into God’s presence careless, reckless, and unprepared, as if…

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The true secret of spiritual strength is self-distrust and deep humilty.

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That Bible is read best, which is practised most.

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O Christian, look up and take comfort. Jesus has prepared a place for you, and those who follow Him shall never perish, neither shall…

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Let your Christianity be so unmistakable, your eye so single, your heart so whole, your walk so straightforward, that all who see you may…

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