Quotes for “Thinking” Christians

Matthew Henry —

“You may as soon find a living man without breath as a living saint without prayer.”

Samuel Rutherford —

“Oh, thrice fools we are, who, like new-born princes weeping in the cradle, know not that there is a kingdom before them.”

B.B. Warfield —

“Men nowadays cheerfully give up the substance of Christianity, but never the name.”

William Gurnall —

“Many choose their opinions, as Samson did his wife, just because they please them.”

Thomas Watson —

“As God hath two dwelling places – heaven and a contrite heart; so hath the devil – hell and a proud heart.”

Walt Chantry —

“In various ways Christians reveal their suspicion that only extra-ordinary men can be used for great works of God. Some place a great emphasis on acedemic skill … Others advertise football players, theatre stars, and politicians, expecting that the world will run to their meetings. Unfortunately, though the crowds come they are not changed. Why should they not remain worldy after this appeal to human greatness?”