What could the Lord Jesus Christ have done for you more than he has? Then do not abuse his mercy, but let your time be spent in thinking and talking of the love of Jesus, who was incarnate for us, who was born of a woman, and made under the law, to redeem us from the wrath to come.
Interpretation
Recognize and appreciate the sacrifices made by Jesus Christ for humanity's redemption and do not take his mercy for granted.
This quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who came to earth to redeem mankind. It urges individuals to reflect on this love rather than neglect it, advocating for a life centered around gratitude and understanding of his mercy.
In practice
During a church sermon, to highlight the importance of Jesus' sacrifice.
And now let me address all of you, high and low, rich and poor, one with another, to accept of mercy and grace while it is offered to you; Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation; and will you not accept it, now it is offered unto you?
God is well pleased when all our actions proceed from love, love to Himself, and love to immortal souls.
If your souls were not immortal, and you in danger of losing them, I would not thus speak unto you; but the love of your souls constrains me to speak: methinks this would constrain me to speak unto you forever.
Whoever reads the gospel with a single eye, and sincere intentions, will find, that our blessed Lord took all opportunities of reminding his disciples that His Kingdom was not of this world; that His doctrine was a doctrine of the Cross; and that their professing themselves to be His followers, would call them to a constant state of voluntary suffering and self-denial.
The Christian world is in a deep sleep; nothing but a loud shout can awaken them out of it!
I got more true knowledge from reading the Book of God in one month, than I could ever have acquired from all the writings of men.
I purified my lips with sacred fire that I might speak of love, but when I opened my mouth to speak, I found myself mute.
I don't need the stars in the night I found my treasure All I need is you by my side so shine forever
Oh, why was he so handsomely blond, so courteously aloof, so maddeningly boring with his talk about Europe and books and music and poetry and things that interested her not at all - and yet so desirable?
...She'd gone past interest, swung into attraction, burst through lust, tripped over affection, and was now skidding out of control into love.
It was as if a morning-glory had bloomed in her throat, and all that blue and small pollen ate into my heart, violent and religious
Perhaps, after all, romance did not come into one's life with pomp and blare... Perhaps it crept to one's side like an old friend through quiet ways.
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