J. C. Ryle Quotes

The fear of punishment, the desire of reward, the sense of duty, are all useful arguments, in their way, to persuade people to holiness. But they are all weak and powerless, until a person loves Christ.

J. C. Ryle

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• Fear
• Desire
• Punishment

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• The fear of punishment, the desire of reward, the sense of duty, are all useful arguments, in their way, to persuade people to holiness. But they are all weak and powerless, until a person loves Christ.

  

  J. C. Ryle
  • People
  • Fear
  • Desire