Neglected hearts become like dwellings with slovenly occupants—void of comfort.
Every saint is a vessel of mercy, but not every saint a vessel unto honour: yet it is his obligation to be such; lack of obedience gains nothing but harm and loss.
The Secret Life and the Daily Path
The soul that aims high, in point of obedience to God, will account that a transgression, which may not seem to be a fault to the eyes of others.
So soon as we behave and quiet ourselves, and become as a weaned child, our troubles vanish: take away self-will, and the sorrows that remain in our cup are made sweet.
Be much with God in secret, so will you bring profit into the saints’ assemblies, and bring profit away from them.
God makes more of the dedication of the heart, than of any outward service we can render.
Would you grow up into Christ, make a conscience of obedience to Him in the smallest matters.
Believers should so live and commune in secret with Christ, that all around may see Christ in them.
If we would deal wisely with our daily matters, we must bring God’s eternal counsels into them, and consider their eternal issues; holding ourselves God’s servants, doing each his part in preparing the way for the Lord’s appearing in glory.