33 Quotes by J. C. Ryle about Christian

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    Let us resolve to talk more to believers about the Bible when we meet them. Alas, the conversation of Christians, when they do meet, is often sadly unprofitable! How many frivolous, and trifling, and uncharitable things are said! Let us bring out the Bible more, and it will help to drive the devil away, and keep our hearts in tune. Oh, that we may all strive so to walk together in this evil world; that Jesus may often draw near, and go with us, as He went with the two disciples journeying to Emmaus!

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

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

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    Two-thirds of all the strifes, quarrels, and lawsuits in the world arise from one simple cause-money.

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

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    Bibles read without prayer; sermons heard without prayer; marriages contracted without prayer; journeys undertaken without prayer; residences chosen without prayer; friendships formed without prayer; the daily act of prayer itself hurried over, or gone through without heart: these are the kind of downward steps by which many a Christian descends to a condition of spiritual palsy, or reaches the point where God allows them to have a tremendous fall.

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    A true Christian is one who has not only peace of conscience, but war within. He may be known by his warfare as well as by his peace.

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