12 March 2009

Aphorisms from Gerhard's Meditation XXVIII

Nothing is more fatal to godliness than procrastination.

To stand still in the way of the Lord is really to retrograde.

In thy conversation be pleasant to all, be harsh to none, and familiar with few.

God hath given Himself wholly to thee; do thou give thyself wholly to thy neighbor.

Keep thy body in subjection to thy mind; and thy mind to God.

The best life on earth is that which is wholly spent in serving others.

Be mindful of death, that thou mayest avoid sin.

Silence of the mouth is an excellent thing for peace of the heart.

Employ thy riches in benefactions to the poor.

Let Christ be the aim of thy life.

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