Character and Conduct – 20 March – Pessimism
OF all bad habits despondency is among the least respectable, and there is no one quite so tiresome as the sad-visaged Christian who is oppressed by the wickedness and hopelessness of the world.
OF all bad habits despondency is among the least respectable, and there is no one quite so tiresome as the sad-visaged Christian who is oppressed by the wickedness and hopelessness of the world.
With our petty arguments over whether we were being ‘Bouncy or Coffy’ or even ‘Boffy’ how ever will those around us be able to see we are Christians by the way we love one another?
TO have faith is to create; to have hope is to call down blessing; to have love is to work miracles.
Like Bulls in China shops (or is it Toddlers in the Sanctuary?) when we just get on and do things we get the job done but we can often leave a wake that requires repentance and reparation
The evil are also the children of God. They have not hallowed His character, but abandoned its worship. Nevertheless they cannot get rid of it.
…if there is a bridge over the River of the Water of Life and you are not allowed to play Poohsticks can the place really be named Paradise?
No one can be plucked out of the Saviour’s hands who still struggles towards Him, however feebly and falteringly.
…when you shrink from bearing your fellow-creatures’ transgressions, it shows that your love is small.
She was kind when she remembered them, but her heart was where her treasure was…
My fear of God is deeply ingrained and I weep that some ministers continue to preach judgement and rejection instead of welcome and redemption.