And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (ESV) Continue reading
The Luster
“The meanest of your present, will add to the luster of your future condition.”
John Flavel
No Marks
“Remember when wants pinch hard, that these fix no marks of God’s hatred upon you. He has dealt no worse with you than he did with his own Son.”
John Flavel
Atrocious Sin
“When we think of an atrocity we think of the Holocaust, slavery and other atrocious acts against humanity. Since God is the supreme, infinite worth of the universe, how much more atrocious is our sin against him than the sins committed against humanity. “
Steve Pruitt
Infinite Worth
“The sacrifice Jesus offered was of infinite value because he was not only man but divine as well. As man he shed his blood, as God his blood had infinite worth.”
Steve Pruitt
Atrocities
“The sinless Christ offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins, taking our place, because as sinners we could never offer a sacrifice worthy enough to atone for the atrocities of our sin against a holy God.”
Steve Pruitt
The Deceitfulness of Sin
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:13 (ESV) Continue reading
Loss of Interest
“Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves me, he will keep my word.’ (John 14:23). That’s how close the relationship is between Christ and his word. Loss of interest in the word of God is loss of interest in God.”
John Piper