“The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and they that lack the beginning have neither the middle nor the end.” Presenting reverence as the foundation of spiritual understanding · The Strait Gate Faith Truth
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” Widely attributed to Bunyan, but a primary source has not been securely identified · Commonly attributed saying Friendship Joy
“Temptations, when we meet them at first, are as the lion that roared upon Samson; but if we overcome them, the next time we see them, we shall find a nest of honey within them.” Describing how resisting temptation can turn fear into strength and insight · The Pilgrim’s Progress Faith Hope
“The soul of religion is the practical part.” Emphasising that genuine faith must be expressed through conduct · The Pharisee and the Publican Faith Truth
“Prayer is a sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the heart or soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance of the Holy Spirit.” Defining prayer as an inward act of the whole person rather than merely spoken words · A Discourse Touching Prayer Faith Truth
