“Let it be remembered, that I do not speak to the wild, giddy, thoughtless world, but to those that fear God. I ask, then, for what end do you send you children to school? “Why, that they may be fit to live in the world.” In which world do you mean, — this or the next? Perhaps you thought of this world only; and had forgot that there is a world to come; yea, and one that will last for ever! Pray take this into your account, and send them to such masters as will keep it always before their eyes. Otherwise, to send them to school (permit me to speak plainly) is little better than sending them to the devil. At all events, then, send your boys, if you have any concern for their souls, not to any of the large public schools, (for they are nurseries of all manner of wickedness,) but private school, kept by some pious man, who endeavours to instruct a small number of children in religion and learning together.”John Wesley
Showing posts with label The World. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The World. Show all posts
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
For what end?
Sunday, 17 October 2010
Look at the Sun of Righteousness
"He who gazes long at the sun becomes unsusceptible of impressions from inferior luminaries; and he who looks much at the Sun of Righteousness will be little affected by any alluring object which the world can exhibit"
Saturday, 16 October 2010
The World is Passing Away
"There will be an end to every earthly kingdom. You are surprised that the world is losing its grip and full of pressing tribulations. Do not hold on to the old man, the world; do not refuse to regain your youth in Christ who says to you: 'The world is passing away, the world is short of breath. Do not fear, thy youth shall be renewed as an eagle."Augustine
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