 Not one man has ever sacrificed for his Lord without being richly repaid. If the cross is only contrasted with earthly pleasures lost, it may seem hard and threatening. But when the cross is weighed in the balances with the glorious treasures to be had through it, even the cross seems sweet. Topics: Sacrifice
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| Indeed, in conversion, a man must make a decision. We shy away from that term because in modern jargon a "decision" has come to be identified with an outward expression, such as raising the hand or going forward to the front. While such external acts have nothing to do with forgiveness of sins, the heart must make a decision to be saved. Topics: Salvation
Source: Man's Will-Free Yet Bound, The Banner of Truth magazine, Issue 140 |
| It is to be feared that what we often have, instead of equivalency attainment, is much zeal and sincerity not systematic preparation in the Word. Topics: Scripture, Zeal |
| At each stage of [spiritual] growth, more self-denial is required, more painful blows to self, more reckless decision to serve the Lord Christ with consequent abandonment of one's own life. Topics: Self-denial
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| Bearing a cross is an elaboration of Christ's demand for self-denial. Bearing a cross is every Christian's daily, conscious selection of those options which will please Christ, pain self, and aim at putting self to death. Topics: Self-denial
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| Self-denial is a practice which lies very near to the heart of true religion. Without its exercise there can be no conversion to Christ. Qualities most basic to a Christian frame of heart - notably humility and meekness - would dissolve without its active expression. Topics: Self-denial
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
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| Self must be denied as to time and attention for prayer. All-prayer cannot be wielded without the expenditure of time. "A minute with God" seldom lays hold of Him. Sustained prayer is necessary. Such time may only be found by snatching it from personal pursuits, however legitimate they may be. Topics: Self-denial, Prayer
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| Self-denial corrects two evil tendencies ever attacking Christian ethics. There is a tendency to give more attention to outward standards than to the inward state of the heart. And there is a tendency to be strict with others and lenient with oneself... These two dragons are slain by the sword of self-denial when their heads appear in the land of Christian liberty. Topics: Self-denial, The Heart
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| The sinful emotions are stirred most deeply by self-love. Topics: Self-love
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| Selfishness is the controlling force of sinful living. It is this motive which pulsates through the natural mind, emotions and will - self-pleasing, self-serving, living for self. Topics: Selfishness
Source: The Shadow of the Cross - Studies in Self-Denial |
| Men are not sinners because they choose to sin; they choose to sin because they are sinners. Topics: Sin
Source: Man's Will-Free Yet Bound, The Banner of Truth magazine, Issue 140 |
| The Bible as a whole speaks more of God's holiness than of His love. Topics: The Bible |
