Are you indeed Christ’s sheep? Then beware of trusting in yourselves. Nothing offends the Good Shepherd more than to see the members of His flock, forgetting that in Him alone is all their safety, and glorying in their own attainments and performances. Think not of your weak endeavors. Think not to say, “I do very little, and therefore have very little hope—in the future I shall do much, and then I shall have much hope”. Your best performances and attempts towards heaven are in themselves but broken reeds, and can bear no weight. They are precious as evidences of spiritual life—but they cannot justify. Think only of your Savior Jesus Christ, trust Him entirely, love Him affectionately, look to Him continually. As long as you lean on Him you are strong and none can touch you. Without Him, and in your own might, you are weak and unstable as water.
~ J.C. Ryle
The Christian Race & Other Sermons, “The Privileges of the True Christian”, [Moscow, ID: Charles Nolan Publishing, 2002], 111.
Thank you for this website, Erik. The Lord has placed great compassion for His sheep upon your heart, and now ours as we share this with others. Many blessings to you and yours.
May God bless you and your family abundantly Eric, May the Lord continue to strengthen,guide,and bless you in your mission,just as you bless many, in your sharing of the words of this mighty man of a Great God.
Thanks Erik, as once again you deliver!
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Thank you all for your kind comments. Blessings to you.
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