Devil Quote by Thomas Watson

“The godly have some good in them, therefore the devil afflicts them; and some evil in them, therefore God afflicts them.”

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A wicked man in prayer may lift up his hands, but he cannot lift up his face.

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Joining a company is an act that calls for absolute loyalty in big matters and little ones.

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It is our work to cast care, and it is God's work to take care.

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The Ediles among the Romans had their doors always standing open, that all who had petitions might have free access to them. The door…

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“This judgment is on many, the earth swallows up their time, and thoughts, and discourse, they are buried twice; their hearts are buried in…

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“Upon our turning to God, we have more restored to us in Christ—than ever was lost in Adam. God says to the repenting soul,…

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Christ went more willingly to the cross than we do to the throne of grace.

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The more we enjoy of God, the more we are ravished with delight.

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“To obey God, is not so much our duty—as our privilege; his commands carry food in the mouth of them. He bids us repent—and…

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God never talks. But the devil keeps advertising, Father. The devil does a lot of commercials.

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