CHRIST’S ‘COME’ Come, ye blessed of my father – Matthew 25:34 Let him that is athirst come – Revelation 22:17 I am the way…no man comenth…but by me – John 14:6 Nicodemus cometh haltingly to Christ as a night-bird. – John Trapp God invites many with his golden scepter whom he never bruises with his … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 02 & 03 July
WORLDLINGS The children of this world – Luke 16:8 He that loves the world is a worldling. – Richard Sibbes Men have their name and denomination in the Scripture by that which they are ruled by, Richard Sibbes FEAR OF MAN I feared the people, and obeyed their voice – 1 Samuel 15:24 But the … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 30 June & 01 July
WISE SPEECH Sound speech that cannot be condemned – Titus 2:8 The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth – Proverbs 16:23 (R.V.) It is impossible that a disordered heart should ever produce a well-ordered conversation. – John Flavel When the heart is full of God few words run then at the waste spout. John … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 28 & 29 June
POSSIBILITIES AND IMPOSSIBILITIES With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible – Matthew 19:26 Sinners may oppose God’s ways but not His wrath. – Thomas Watson A man may hide God from himself, and yet he cannot hide himself from God. – William Secker GROWTH IN SIN Walketh … in the … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 26 & 27 June
THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD The Lord did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye are more in number than any people; …but because the Lord loved you – Deuteronomy 7:7-8 To be God and sovereign are inseparable. – Stephen Charnock As God did not at first choose you because you were … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 24 & 25 June
FOOLS AN FOLLY The punishment of fools is folly – Proverbs 14:24 Fools make a mock at sin – Proverbs 14:9 Every natural man is a fool. – Thomas Granger Honor is as fit for a fool and a gold ring for a swine’s snout. – John Trapp PREACHING AND HEARING Go thou and hear … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 22 & 23 June
PREVAILING PRAYER I will not let thee go, except thou bless thee – Genesis 32:26 It is a sweet saying of one. ‘O Lord, I come to thee; but by thee, I will never go from thee, without thee.’ – Thomas Brooks All the prayers in scripture you will find to be reasoning with God, … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 20 & 21 June
ASSURANCE KEPT OR LOST Show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope – Hebrews 6:11 The full assurance of understanding – Colossians 2:2 Assurance hath a narrow throat and may be chocked with a small sin. – Thomas Fuller The jewel of assurance is best kept in the cabinet of a humble heart. … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 18 & 19 June
STRONG DRINK Beware I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink – Judges 13:4 If Christ would set up a pulpit at the alehouse door, some would hear him oftener. – John Trapp Wine tempers the heart like wax for the devil’s impression. – Thomas Adams DESIRE They sought him with their whole … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 13 & 14 June
Truth For Life – Daily Devotional June 14, 2017 Delight yourself in the Lord… Psalm 37:4 The teaching of these words must seem very surprising to those who are strangers to vital godliness, but to the sincere believer it is only the reminder of a recognized truth. The life of the believer is described as … More Delight Yourself in the Lord
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