Experience supplies painful proof that traditions once called into being are first called useful, then they become necessary. At last they are too often made idols, and all must bow down to them or be punished.
Am I honest? Am I sincere? Do I really desire first the praise of God?
Sin rarely seems sin at first beginnings.
Let it be a settled principle in our minds that the first and chief business of the Church of Christ is to preach the Gospel.
We are all so sunk in sin, and so wedded to the world, that we would never turn to God and seek salvation, unless He first called us by His grace. Without a divine call, no one can be saved.
The first step towards attaining a higher standard of holiness is to realize more fully the amazing sinfulness of sin.
Backsliding, generally first begins with neglect of private prayer.
Whatever you read, read the Bible first. Beware of bad books: there are plenty in this day. Take heed what you read.
It is neglect of the Bible which makes so many a prey to the first false teacher whom they hear.