Good morning,
More of J.C. Ryle’s gems.
J.C. Ryle Gems #5
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To be Christian, will cost a man his love of ease!
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The tree falls with a great crash, but the secret decay which accounts for it–is often not discovered until it is down on the ground. Just so, men fall in private–long before they fall in public!
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Growth in grace is one way to be happy in our religion.
God has wisely linked together our comfort–and our increase in holiness.
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The children of God all have a cross to bear.
A suffering Savior generally has suffering disciples.
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We know nothing of humility by nature–for we are all born proud!
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Naked we came upon earth–and naked we depart.
Of all our possessions–we can carry nothing with us.
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There is more to be learned at the foot of the Cross–than anywhere else in the world!
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People will never set their faces decidedly towards Heaven, and live like pilgrims–until they really feel that they are in danger of Hell.
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Let us be real, honest, and sincere in our Christianity.
We cannot deceive an all-seeing God!
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The best of men–are men at best!
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Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
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