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Read two old books for every new one.


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Our high and privileged calling is to do the will of God in the power of God for the glory of God.



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The weaker we feel, the harder we lean. And the harder we lean, the stronger we grow spiritually, even while our bodies waste away.



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To know that nothing happens in God's world apart from God's will may frighten the godless, but it stabilizes the saints.



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Doctrinal preaching certainly bores the hypocrites; but it is only doctrinal preaching that will save Christ's sheep.



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The stars may fall, but God's promises will stand and be fulfilled.



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The measure of all love is its giving. The measure of the love of God is the cross of Christ.



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The fruit of wisdom is Christlikeness, peace, humility and love. And, the root of it is faith in Christ as the manifested wisdom of God



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