“The Gospels were not thought of as works of literature. People were not concerned with the literary reputation of Matthew or Mark, but with the substance of their records of our Lord's life. They did not have to respect their actual words, as they would if they were transcribing the works of Thucydides or Plato.” PeopleIfsLiteratureLordRecordsConcernedMarkReputationSubstancePlatoOur LordMatthewTranscribing Author:Frederic G. Kenyon
“The reputations of the Lord's people should be very precious in our sight...We may ourselves one of these dark days need forbearance and silence from our brethren, let us render it cheerfully to those who require it now. Be this our family rule, and our personal bond: Speak evil of no man.” PeopleMenNeedsShouldMayEvilSpeakDarkSilenceLordSightReputationOur FamilyBrethrenForbearanceDark Days Author:Charles Spurgeon
“Men are apt to mistake, or at least to seem to mistake, their own talents, in hopes, perhaps, of misleading others to allow them that which they are conscious they do not possess. Thus lord Hardwicke valued himself more upon being a great minister of state, which he certainly was not, than upon being a great magistrate, which he certainly was.” MenStatesSeemsMistakeLordTalentPrideConsciousReputationMinistersMisleadMagistrates Author:Lord Chesterfield
“Many rich and powerful men would pay dearly to see the Lord or His Most Pure Mother, but God does not appear in riches, but in the humble heart... Every one of the poorest men can be humbles and come to know God. It need neither money nor reputation to come to know God, but only humility.” KnowsMenInspirationalNeedsHeartDoeChristianMotherReligiousPowerfulPayLordRichHumilityPureHumbleRichesReputationOrthodoxKnowing GodPoorestBe HumblePowerful ManHumble Heart Author:Silouan the Athonite
“We are on the cusp of the emergence of a company of hidden men and women who with all faith and patience have been enduring great struggles and dealings, being processed by the Lord and filling up what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ. These are not those who seek a reputation for themselves, their passion is His glory and giving Him the church He has longed for. May God grant us all the heart of apostolic fathering and mothering that can release His power in the earth. Zion is once again in travail to bring forth her children.” MenGivingHeartMayChildrenHas BeensEarthPassionChristChurchCompanyLordStruggleGloryMen And WomenEndureReputationReleaseGrantsLackingAfflictionFillingEmergenceMotheringDealingsApostolicFatheringZionFilling UpCuspFaith And Patience Author:Mark Chironna