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What you cannot lift before His pure eyes and think of Him while you enjoy, is not for you. Friendship, schemes, plans, ambitions, amusements, speculations, studies, loves, businesses — can you call on the name of the Lord while you put these cups to your lips? If not, fling them behind you.

— Alexander Maclaren

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The root of all steadfastness is in consecration to God.

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If you would know Christ at all, you must go to Him as a sinful man, or you are shut out from Him altogether.

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