“True joy is not found in the satisfaction of our desires, but in the enjoyment of God Himself, who alone is our exceeding delight.” ~ Jonathan Edwards “To look to ourselves for comfort is idolatry; to look to God is the cure for despair.” ~ R. C. Sproul  “The soul that trusts in God finds…

 “A wife’s submission is not her weakness, but her strength under the mighty hand of God.” ~ Charles Spurgeon Rather than seeking to usurp her husband’s role and responsibilities, a godly wife submits to God in her role and prays for her husband, understanding that he will give an account to God for how he…

 “We are never so sure of our salvation as when we see the corruption of our own hearts and the need of Christ.” ~ Richard Baxter It is not humility to say, “I wonder if I’m saved, look at what I’ve done.” Neither is it humility to say, “Today I am assured more than yesterday…

“It is a fearful thing to ascribe to man that which belongs to God alone. Let the saints tremble at such blasphemy.” ~ John Owen What if she was wrong? She loved you. She spoke with such tenderness, and her very presence radiated with such peace and light that you just believed that what she…

“Behold the terror of the Lord, and let His holiness make your soul tremble; grace alone delivers from wrath.” ~ John Owen If I never tremble, I have never feared such holiness that intrinsically is so pure that there’s no other appropriate action than to put me away, and under just punishment for all eternity.…

“The soul that knows its own misery will glory only in the mercy of God, and in nothing else.” ~ Thomas Watson The fool says, “I need no such grace to change this heart of stone and seek God for my own—for if it be my will to do so, I freely trust that I…

“Faithful men finishing well is a demonstration of God’s sustaining grace, not the merit of the man.” ~ R. C. Sproul Earlier this week, I heard Tom Pennington’s tribute to John MacArthur. While truly beautiful, I was profoundly encouraged when he said, “We needed to see one who finished well.” Many men have fallen in…

“We do not pray to change God’s mind, but to be conformed to His eternal, perfect purpose.” ~ John Owen Some would foolishly say that they cannot pray that God’s will be done, because to do so, they believe, is a lack of faith. Is it ignorance of who God is, or is it something…

“True religion is not a fanciful zeal, but a heart turned to God in truth and obedience.” ~ Richard Sibbes Do I hate what sins my own betray my Lord, or do I merely hate their hindrances to my desires I think myself now to deserve, and to give me would please my Lord? Do…

“The Word is the field in which Christ, the pearl of price, is hidden. Oh, then, search this field! Study the Scriptures. There is no danger of digging too deep here.” ~ Thomas Watson Do yourself a favor. Pull up one of your pastors sermons. This may prove especially challenging if your pastor is neither…