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Matthew Henry quotes about god

English Clergyman October 18, 1662 – June 22, 1714

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Personal and relative duties must be done in obedience to his commands, with due aim at pleasing and honouring him, from principles of holy love and fear of him. But there is an express and direct duty also that we owe to God, namely, belief and acknowledgement of his being and perfections, paying him internal and external worship and homage - loving, fearing, and trusting in Him - depending on Him, and devoting ourselves to Him - observing all those religious duties and ordinances that He... Matthew Henry
Be careful if you make a women cry, because God counts her tears. The woman came out of a man’s ribs. Not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be superior, but from his side to be equal, under the arm to be protected, and next to the heart to be loved. Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry quote: "To wait on God is to live a life of desire towards him,..."
To wait on God is to live a life of desire towards him, delight in him, dependence on him, and devotedness to him. Matthew Henry
God’s work must be done, in every thing, according to his own will. His institutions neither need nor admit men’s inventions to make them either more beautiful or more likely to answer the intention of them. 'Add thou not unto his words.' God is pleased with willing worship, but not with will-worship. Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry quote: "The fear of God reigning in the heart is the beauty of the soul."
The fear of God reigning in the heart is the beauty of the soul. Matthew Henry
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, honor our faith, and reward them that diligently seek him. Matthew Henry
It is easy to be religious when religion is in fashion; but it is an evidence of strong faith and resolution to swim against a stream to heaven, and to appear for God when no one else appears for Him. Matthew Henry
No man will say, "There is no God" 'till he is so hardened in sin that it hasbecome his interest that there should be none to call him to account. Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry quote: "When God intends great mercy for his people, he first of all..."
When God intends great mercy for his people, he first of all sets them praying. Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry quote: "It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast..."
It is common for those that are farthest from God, to boast themselves most of their being near to the Church. Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry quote: "No attribute of God is more dreadful to sinners than His..."
No attribute of God is more dreadful to sinners than His holiness. Matthew Henry

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