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Saturday, February 16, 2019

Matthew Henry, and other quotes

The posting of quotes by human authors does not constitute agreement with either the quotes or their sources. (I try to confirm the sources that I give, but may miss on occasion; please verify when possible.)

"The way to have the comfort of what God allows us is to forbear what he forbids us." -- Matthew Henry

"The prosperity of fools destroys them and hardens them to their run." -- Matthew Henry

"That by which they hoped to prevent their own ruin hastened it." -- Matthew Henry

"Those whom God will destroy he infatuates." -- Matthew Henry

"It is good to hear twice what God has spoken once." -- Matthew Henry

"He who is the author of Scripture is its supreme interpreter." -- Johann Gerhard

"The Catholics and Orthodox build idol temples in Jerusalem. The Jews don’t tear them down like God commanded them. Baptists pay to go see them!" -- Mark Osgatharp

"Shouting isn’t out of order: it’s out of style." -- Joe Isaacs

"If the love of God does not motivate you, then all the law will never be enough." -- David C. Jones

"Extraordinary afflictions are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces." -- Matthew Henry

"Hope for the best, get ready for the worst, and then take what God chooses to send." -- often credited to Matthew Henry

"It is very useful to reflect seriously on the shortness and uncertainty of human life, and the fading nature of all earthly enjoyments." -- Matthew Henry

"Grace in the soul is the work of God’s own hands." -- Matthew Henry

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