Wisdom of the Ages
“Humility is the beginning of true understanding”
“Humility is the beginning of true understanding”

“Cast not away your confidence because God defers his performances. That which does not come in your time, will be hastened in his time, which is always the more convenient season. God will work when he pleases, how he pleases, and by what means he pleases. He is not bound to keep our time, but he will perform his work, honour our faith, and reward them that diligently seek him”
– Matthew Henry
“…defend me and beneath Thy wings shelter me from temptations”
“Like the apple of Thine eye preserve me, O Lord God; defend me and beneath Thy wings shelter me from temptations”
– Ephrem the Syrian

“Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for five years. I would like to send them to hell for five minutes. That would do more than anything else to prepare them for a lifetime of compassionate ministry”
– William Booth

“Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first of all into harmony with Him.”
– Hudson Taylor