If we do not live beyond time, we are not fit to live in time.
We cannot bestow kindnesses upon the unconverted for Christ’s sake without obtaining peculiar fellowship with God.
That man is miserable who is wrapped up in himself and cares not for others; such a man keeps happiness outside, and bolts the door against her.
The ways of Christ in the days of His flesh are the true pattern for His people.
It is a mark of steady progress in the ways of God, when a servant of Christ, like his Master, makes no choice of service, seeking only to please his Lord.
If by walking before God we rise above the praise of men, we shall not be vexed or discouraged by their disapproval and blame.
He that is humble, and ever desiring to serve others, will surely find others desiring to serve him.
If we have but the heart to serve Christ, He will surely employ us; and if He have any special service for us, He will grant us special guidance. (Acts 8:26.)
The conversion of sinners, the prosperity of saints—these are precious things, but not the object of the soul: that should be to please God.
The moment a servant acts independently, he acts from himself, and out of character. (John 21:3.)