TJ.C. Ryle, “Thoughts For Young Men“
(You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)
In Christ alone, there is a full supply of all that we require for the needs of our souls. Because Of ourselves we are all poor, empty creatures . . .
empty of righteousness and peace,
empty of strength and comfort,
empty of courage and patience,
empty of power to persevere in the way of holiness,
or make progress in this evil world.
It is in Christ alone, that all these things are to be found: grace, peace, wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Therefore It is just in proportion as we live upon Him, that we are strong Christians.
Because It is only when self is nothing and Christ is all our confidence, that are we armed for the battle of life. Then we shall overcome. Only then are we prepared for the journey of life, and shall move forward.
To live on Christ,
draw all from Christ,
to do all in the strength of Christ,
and to be ever looking to Christ–
this is the true secret of spiritual prosperity!
“I can do everything,” says the apostle Paul, “through Him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
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Thomas Brooks:
“The world is but a great inn where we are to lodge a night, and to be gone in the morning. Oh, that we would consider this, that we might sit loose from all things below. And that we use the world as travelers use their inns.”
Therefore, “Eternity is at the door! Let us not dream away our time in the pursuit of vanities.”
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