We cannot learn fear of God and the basic principles of godliness, unless we are pierced by the sword of the Spirit and destroyed. It is as if God were saying that to rank among his sons our ordinary natures must be wiped out.
— John Calvin
Daily Christian quotes to direct, inspire, encourage, and help ordinary Christians in the rough and tumble of their daily lives!
We cannot learn fear of God and the basic principles of godliness, unless we are pierced by the sword of the Spirit and destroyed. It is as if God were saying that to rank among his sons our ordinary natures must be wiped out.
— John Calvin
There is a beauty IN holiness as well as a beauty OF holiness.
— George Swinnock (1627–1673)
A godly man preferreth grace before goods, and wisdom before the world.
— Richard Bernard (1568–1641)
He grieves truly that weeps without a witness; so it may be said of godliness, he is sincere in his godliness who is godly in secret.
— George Swinnock (1627–1673)
Godliness is useful for all things: it fences off all troubles; it supplies all wants; it makes soul and body completely happy.
— Thomas Watson