Jasper Joy

“one affirmative from God's mouth for thy pardoned state, carries more weight, though of old date, than a thousand negatives from Satan's. David's”
― William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour: The Ultimate Book on Spiritual Warfare

“What is sin?
It is the glory of God not honored.
The holiness of God not reverenced.
The greatness of God not admired.
The power of God not praised.
The truth of God not sought.
The wisdom of God not esteemed.
The beauty of God not treasured.
The goodness of God not savored.
The faithfulness of God not trusted.
The commandments of God not obeyed.
The justice of God not respected.
The wrath of God not feared.
The grace of God not cherished.
The presence of God not prized.
The person of God not loved.
That is sin.”
― John Piper

“Prayer is a great heart-easer; it breathes out those distempered passions which, being bound up in others, break out when God at any time crosseth them in their wills.”
― William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour: The Ultimate Book on Spiritual Warfare

“When afflicted, love can allow thee to groan, but not to grumble.”
― William Gurnall, The Christian in Complete Armour - The Ultimate Book on Spiritual Warfare