Being and Doing – 23 October – Religion

‘COMING nearer and nearer to Christ,’ we say; that does not mean creeping into refuge where we can be safe.   It means becoming better and better men;  repeating His character more and more in ours.   The only true danger is sin, and so the only true safety is holiness.

PHILLIPS BROOKS

THE smallest present victory over an evil temper, the slightest possible exertion in the cause of charity, the power to say no, on one actual occasion to the rising of a sinful desire, or to the indulgence of a dangerous inclination, is worth far more as a proof of the inworking of the Saviour’s love, than any amount of trustful hope, of touching tenderness, or rapt contemplation.

Dr. VAUGHAN

THE precepts of Jesus are the essential elements of His religion.   Regard these as your rule of life, and you build your house upon a rock.   Live them out in deed, and you have entered the kingdom of heaven–you even now enter it.

CHANNING

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These quotes are from ‘Being and Doing’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.

Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1908 for members of the Being and Doing Guild whose object is to do all they can for the relief of suffering and misery.

Most of the writers are 19th Century Christians from Britain and Europe who were committed to living their faith through deeds as well as words – Being AND Doing.

For many years these words have kept me company and encouraged me on the journey of faith.  I hope they will encourage others also.