J.C. Ryle Gems #2

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Look to the cross, think of the cross, meditate on the cross--and then go and set your affections on the world if you can!

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A crucified Savior will never be content to have a self-pleasing, self-indulging, worldly-minded people!

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The Gospel was not meant merely to reside in our intellect, memories, and tongues--but to be seen in our lives.

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Happiness does not depend on outward circumstances--but on the state of the heart.

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Health is a good thing. But sickness is far better--if it leads us to God.

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The beginning of the way to Heaven--is to feel that we are on the way to Hell.

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There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough. It is a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no sacrifice--which costs nothing, and is worth nothing.

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