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“A worker must win the hearts and affections of the people before he can do any effective work.”

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Dwight L. Moody was a prominent American evangelist, born on February 5, 1837, and died on December 22, 1899. He is known for his contributions to the spread of the Gospel and Christian education. more

“True repentance is no light matter. It is a thorough change of heart about sin, a change showing itself in godly sorrow and humiliation - in heartfelt confession before the throne of grace - in a complete breaking off from sinful habits, and an abiding hatred of all sin. Such repentance is the inseparable companion of saving faith in Christ.”

Heart Matter Light Christ Sin Grace Habit Sorrow Hatred Saving Companion Repentance Confession Thrones Humiliation Godly Abiding Inseparable Heartfelt Thorough Change Of Heart True Repentance

Author:J. C. Ryle

“The farther we get from God, the more the world spirals out of control. My heart aches for America and its deceived people. The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance. In Jonah's day, Nineveh was the lone world superpower-wealthy, unconcerned, and self-centered. When the Prophet Jonah finally traveled to Nineveh and proclaimed God's warning, people heard and repented. I believe the same thing can happen once again, this time in our nation. It's something I long for.”

“Repentance is the true turning of our life to God, a turning that arises from a pure and earnest fear of Him; and it consists in the mortification of the flesh and the renewing of the Spirit.”

Spirit Our Lives Pure Flesh Arise Repentance Earnest Mortification

Author:John Calvin

“When a man is not deeply convicted of sin, it is a pretty sure sign that he has not truly repented. Experience has taught me that men who have very slight conviction of sin sooner or later lapse back into their old life.”

Men Sin Taught Conviction Sooner Or Later Lapses Old Life

Author:Dwight L. Moody

“It is better to feel repentance, than to be able to define it.”

Feels Able Repentance

Author:Thomas a Kempis

“Remorse is sorrow over being caught and the pain of consequences that follow. Repentance is not being concerned for ourselves but having a contrite heart.”

Heart Pain Sorrow Consequence Concerned Caught Repentance Remorse

Book:The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart

Source: The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart

“God did His most magnificent work while Adam was asleep. This episode contains and important insight: When man rests, God works.”

Men Important Insight Adam Episodes Magnificent

Book:Jesus: A Theography

Source: Jesus: A Theography

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