471 Quotes by J. C. Ryle

I maintain that to tell a person they are born again, while they are living in carelessness or sin, is a dangerous delusion.

I should as soon expect a farmer to prosper in business who contented himself with sowing his fields and never looking at them till harvest, as expect a believer to attain much holiness who was not diligent about his Bible reading, his prayers, and the use of his Sundays.

We know but little of true Christianity, if we don't feel a deep concern about the souls of unconverted people.

Go to the cross of Christ, all you that want to be delivered from the power of selfishness.

Sunday morning, before we go to hear the Word of God preached...let us not rush into God’s presence careless, reckless, and unprepared, as if it mattered not in what way such work was done. Let us carry with us faith, reverence, and prayer. If these three are our companions, we will hear with profit, and return with praise.

Do you wish to grow in grace and be a holy Christian? Then never forget the value of prayer.

How is it that many who profess and call themselves Christians, do so little for the Savior whose name they bear?

Sin and the devil will always find helpers in our hearts.

Fear not because your prayer is stammering, your words feeble, and your language poor. Jesus can understand you.