"The only way to make men holy, is to teach and preach free and full forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The secret of being holy ourselves, is to know and feel that Christ has pardoned our sins. Peace with God is the only root that will bear the fruit of holiness. Forgiveness must go before sanctification. We shall do nothing till we are reconciled to God. This is the first step in religion. We must work from life, and not for life. Our best works before we are justified are little better than splendid sins. We must live by faith in the Son of God, and then, and not until then, we shall walk in His ways. The heart which has experienced the pardoning love of Christ, is the heart which loves Christ, and strives to glorify Him."
-- J.C. Ryle
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That's a great quote! Reminds me of Galatians 2:20. Does it come from one your books? I've never heard of J. C. Ryle.
J.C. Ryle's Commentary on the Gospels...and I think this one came from Luke 7, Michelle said...as she was the one who read it and sent it to me. :) Thanks Michelle!
Yup, Luke 7 is correct. Sam, I think you would really like J.C. Ryle! :)
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