On the mischiefs of self-ignorance, and the benefits of self-acquaintanceWilliam Collins, 1828 - 382 páginas |
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Página vii
... to a just and rational acquaintance with himself , it does the very reverse , it averts his attention from the proper subject ; for the habit of looking outward makes him forget to look inward : it leaves him little leisure vii.
... to a just and rational acquaintance with himself , it does the very reverse , it averts his attention from the proper subject ; for the habit of looking outward makes him forget to look inward : it leaves him little leisure vii.
Página viii
Richard Baxter. forget to look inward : it leaves him little leisure , and less inclination , for considering the origin and end of his being ; it obliterates the contrast be- tween what he ought to be , and what he is , and thereby ...
Richard Baxter. forget to look inward : it leaves him little leisure , and less inclination , for considering the origin and end of his being ; it obliterates the contrast be- tween what he ought to be , and what he is , and thereby ...
Página xv
... look out of himself , and form his estimate of moral evil , as it stands displayed in the word of God ; but the end for which God has given this display , and the grand reason for study- ing it which any individual should propose to him ...
... look out of himself , and form his estimate of moral evil , as it stands displayed in the word of God ; but the end for which God has given this display , and the grand reason for study- ing it which any individual should propose to him ...
Página xxv
... look for the aid of Omniscience ! —and with what despair of his own efforts should he utter the prayer , " Ex- amine me , O Lord , and prove me ; try my reins and my heart ! " III . Self - knowledge is indispensable to the in- ward ...
... look for the aid of Omniscience ! —and with what despair of his own efforts should he utter the prayer , " Ex- amine me , O Lord , and prove me ; try my reins and my heart ! " III . Self - knowledge is indispensable to the in- ward ...
Página xxxv
... look for rapid advancement in our acquaintance with practical piety , and be able to say , with ravishments of delight , " This is life eternal , to know thee the only true God , and Jesus Christ , whom thou hast sent . " " It was with ...
... look for rapid advancement in our acquaintance with practical piety , and be able to say , with ravishments of delight , " This is life eternal , to know thee the only true God , and Jesus Christ , whom thou hast sent . " " It was with ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 226 - For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Página 79 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Página 116 - Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing ; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked...
Página 223 - Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind, (for he that hath suffered in the flesh, hath ceased from sin,) that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.
Página 78 - That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
Página 306 - For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death : for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
Página 76 - Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith ; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates ? 6 But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.
Página 243 - For the grave cannot praise thee, Death cannot celebrate thee : They that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day : The father to the children shall make known thy truth.
Página 305 - For the Lord GOD will help me ; therefore shall I not be confounded : therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.
Página 300 - Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth : Both young men, and maidens; old men and children: let them praise the name of the Lord: For his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.