These are quotes which stood out to me, possibly for use in a sermon someday. Their presence here does not mean I agree with them, it merely shows that I might want to reference them later. The default view is five random selections. Use the tag list on the right to view all quotes relevant to that theme.
Character is what God and the angels know of us; reputation is what men and women think of us.
There is a difference between virtue and innocence. Virtue has successfully passed a point of temptation. No one is a mature Christian until they have attained virtue--innocence is not enough. [my note] That's why so many home-schooled kids and Christian-school kids bail later in life. They possessed innocence, not virtue. They were never trained to persevere until virtue--they were expected to maintain their innocence.
In particular, I had learned that that intensity is crucial for any progress in spiritual perception and understanding. To dribble a few verses or chapters of Scripture on oneself through the week, in church or out, will not reorder one's mind and spirit--just as one drop of water every five minutes will not get you a shower, no matter how long you keep it up. You need a lot of water at once, and for a sufficiently long time. Similarly for the written Word. (I use this as an illustration of worship in the church as well)
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
Be still and know that I am God Be still and know that I am Be still and know Be still Be