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 always knew that I was called to do something. I didn't know what, but I finally rationalized after I met Martin - and it took a lot of praying to discover this - that this was probably what God had called me to do: to marry him.
When a man's hand touches the hand of a woman, they both touch the heart of eternity.
The places in our personality where we tend to deviate from love are not out faults, but our wounds. God doesn't want to punish us, but to heal us. And that is how He wishes us to view the wounds in other people.
Love is the most transformative medicine For Love slowly transforms you Into what psychedelics only get you to glimpse.
I believe in the religion of Love, whatever direction its caravans may take, for Love is my religion and my faith.
Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love.
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