'Tis better that thou be rather something sparing, than very liberal, to even a good servant; for as he grows full, he inclines either to be idle, or to leave thee: and if he should at any time murmur, thou mayest govern him by a seasonable reward. Author: Thomas Fuller |
A good schoolmaster minces his precepts for children to swallow, hanging clogs on the nimbleness of his own soul, that his scholars may go along with him. Author: Thomas Fuller |
Example is more forcible than precept. People look at my six days in the week to see what I mean on the seventh. Author: Richard Cecil |
The lives of ministers oftentimes convince more strongly than their words; their tongues may persuade, but their lives command. Author: Thomas Brooks |
Preach the gospel everyday; if necessary, use words. Author: Francis of Assisi |
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. Author: Francis of Assisi |
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While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. Author: Francis of Assisi |
All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. Author: Francis of Assisi |
You know, in my hometown of Hope, Arkansas, the three sacred heroes were Jesus, Elvis, and FDR, not necessarily in that order. Author: Mike Huckabee |
God is preparing His heroes. And when the opportunity comes, He can fit them into their places in a moment. And the world will wonder where they came from. Author: A.B. Simpson |
The only Jesus that unbelievers ever see on this earth is the one reflected in those who already know Him. By mirroring Christ, we should be ready to turn any conversation or meeting with an unbeliever into a divine encounter. Author: David Jeremiah |
Live as a credible witness. If our actions don't line up with the message we're proclaiming, we risk losing our credibility. Author: David Jeremiah |