471 Quotes by J. C. Ryle

Every fresh act of sin lessens fear and remorse, hardens our hearts, blunts the edge of our conscience, and increases our evil inclination.

Faith in the Lord Jesus is the only sure medicine for troubled hearts.

The heart of a man can never be satisfied with the things of this world. It is always empty, and hungry, and thirsty, and dissatisfied, till it comes to Christ. It is only they who hear Christ's voice, and follow Him, and feed on Him by faith, who are 'filled.'.

A Christian is a walking sermon. They preach far more than a minister does, for they preach all week long.

The love of the Bible will show itself in a believer's actions.

Growth in grace is one way to be happy in our religion. God has wisely linked together our comfort and our increase in holiness.

Hell itself is truth known too late

We corrupt the Word of God most dangerously, when we throw any doubt on the plenary inspiration of any part of Holy Scripture.

By affliction Christ shows us our emptiness and weakness, draws us to the throne of grace, purifies our affections, weans us from the world, and makes us long for heaven.