Here are two helpful warnings from J. C. Ryle (1816-1900) on listening to sermons, a kind of listening that according to him is "utterly worthless": There are thousands who listen regularly to the preaching of the Gospel, and admire it while they listen. They do not dispute the truth of what they hear. They even … Continue reading Listening to Sermons? So What?
Eagle in an Iron Cage
It is common to hear people saying on their deathbeds, "I only want the Lord to forgive me my sins, and take me to rest." But those who say such things forget the rest of heaven would be utterly useless if we had no heart to enjoy it! What could an unsanctified man do in … Continue reading Eagle in an Iron Cage