471 Quotes by J. C. Ryle

The more I read, the less I admire modern theology. the more I study the productions of the new schools of theological teachers, the more I marvel that men and women can be satisfied with such writings. There is a vagueness, a mistiness, a shallowness, an indistinctness, a superficiality, an aimlessness, a hollowness about the literature of the 'broader and kinder systems', as they are called, which to my mind stamps their origin on their face. They are of the earth, earthy.

Laughter, ridicule, opposition and persecution are often the only reward which Christ’s followers get from the world.

The Christian who keeps their heart diligently in little things shall be kept from great falls.

Good hymns are an immense blessing to the Church. They train people for heaven, where praise is one of the principal occupations.

Parents, do you wish to see your children happy? Take care, then, that you train them to obey when they are spoken to, -to do as they are bid.... Teach them to obey while young, or else they will be fretting against God all their lives long, and wear themselves out with the vain idea of being independent of His control.

Imagination is the hotbed where this sin is too often hatched. Guard your thoughts, and there will be little fear about your actions.

We must read our Bibles like men digging for hidden treasure.

The incorruptible things are all within the narrow gate. The peace of God which passed all understanding - the bright hope of good things to come - the sense of the Spirit dwelling in us - the consciousness that we are forgiven, safe, insured, provided for in time and eternity, whatever may happen - these are true gold, and lasting riches.

A tree may always be known by its fruit, and a true Christian may always be discovered by their habits, tastes & affections.