Leading off, C.H. Spurgeon on false professors.
Too many professors pacify themselves the idea that they possess imputed righteousness, while they are indifferent to the sanctifying work of the Spirit. They refuse to put on the garment of obedience, they reject he white linen which is the righteousness of the saints. They thus reveal their self-will, their enmity to God, and their non-submission to His Son.”
Batting second, John Piper
"Many people are willing to be God centered, as long as they feel that God is man centered."
Batting third, from his book on Johah, Hugh Martin.
Ah! Beware of disobedience like these, stroke upon stroke. You may think you gain your end; but the Lord has you in His hand, and never more so than precisely when you think you have succeeded. You may resolve to disobey; you may rise up and flee; you may find you way to Joppa; you may find the ship ready there; you may find the mariners make no objection to your company, and are ready to receive the fare. You may crow all, and think the day is gained, when you go down into the ship. How successful has your scheme been?
Hitting cleanup, Robert Murray M'Cheyne describing the idol of the fear of man.
Fear of man, grim idol, bloody mouthed; many souls he has devoured and trampled down into hell. His eyes are full of hatred to Christ's disciples. Scoffs and jeers lurk i his eye. The laugh of the scorner growls in his throat. Cast down this idol... You that have felt God's love and Spirit, dash this idol to pieces. What art thou, that thou shouldst be afraid of a man that shall die? Fear not, thou worm Jacob. What have I to do any ore with idols?
Douglas Newell IV
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