The humility and lowliness of Christ is propounded by himself as a pattern for his people’s imitation. Matthew 11:29: “Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly.” He could abase and empty himself of all his glory (Phil 2:5-7). He could stoop to the meanest […]
Instead of complaining that God has hidden Himself, you will give Him thanks for having revealed so much of Himself. —Blaise Pascal The Harvard Classics 48:102.
Creation Reveals Enough to Condemn That brightness which is borne in upon the eyes of all men both in heaven and on earth is more than enough to withdraw all support from men’s ingratitude—just as God, to involve the human race in the same guilt, sets […]
Superstitious fear opposes the fear of God There is a superstitious fear in reference to casual things some are transported with every trifling contingency; if the salt falls towards them, or if a hare crosseth them in the way, presently they grow pale or red upon […]
Enjoying spiritual communion with God is a riddle and mystery to most people. Every one that hangs about the court does not speak with the king. We may approach God in ordinances, and hang about the court of heaven, yet not enjoy communion with God. We […]