When appointing priests we should choose only those of spotless and upright character as our leaders. Cyprian of Carthage Appoint bishops and deacons worthy of the Lord – mild men, who are not out to get money, men who are genuine and approved; for they are your prophets and teachers. Didache
MINISTERS OF RELIGION, AUTHORITY OF
Be eager to act always in godly agreement; with the bishop presiding as the counterpart of God, the presbyters as the counterpart of the council of the apostles, and the deacons (most dear to me) who have been entrusted with a service [ diaconate ] under Jesus Christ, who was with the Father before all … Continue reading “MINISTERS
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MINISTERS OF RELIGION
See also: Women’s ministry It will, I believe, be everywhere found, that as the clergy are, or are not what they ought to be, so are the rest of the nation. Jane Austen The leading defect in Christian ministers is want of a devotional habit. Richard Cecil The Lord opened unto me that being bred … Continue reading “MINISTERS
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MIND, RENEWED
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is; his good, pleasing and perfect will. The Bible, Romans 12:2
MIND
The Christian mind has succumbed to the secular drift with a degree of weakness and nervelessness unmatched in Christian history. Harry Blamires It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well. René Descartes The human mind is so constructed that it resists vigor and yields to gentleness. … Continue reading “MIND”
MILLIONAIRES
Millionaires seldom smile. Andrew Carnegie
METHODISM
A Methodist is one who loves the Lord his God with all his heart, with all his soul, with all his mind, and with all his strength. God is the joy of his heart, and the desire of his soul. John Wesley
MESSENGER
Jacob Boehme was not a messenger of anything new in religion, but the mystery of all that was old and true in religion and nature, was opened up to him, the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God. William Law
MERCY
Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other. The Bible, Psalm 85:10 kjv Mercy is compassion in action. Author unknown Two works of mercy set a man free: forgive and you will be forgiven, and give and you will receive. Augustine of Hippo Do you wish to receive mercy? Show … Continue reading “MERCY”
MELANCHOLY
See also: Depression Give no place to despondency. This is a dangerous temptation of the adversary. Melancholy contracts and withers the heart. Madame Guyon