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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 28, 1871

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 37, No. 15.

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By Jos. Clarke

He who has his heart full of the love of God, loathes to sin; thus he overcomes sin; this is the only effectual barrier against sin, the love of God in the heart.
He who reflects upon his own conduct and daily walk, faithfully dealing with himself, setting his own affections and thoughts in order, will have so much to do, that he will find little time or disposition to do wrong.
True piety takes up her abode in the heart; hypocrisy has hers in the head.
Earthly helps will often comfort and strengthen us, if we do not lean upon them; God alone should be our refuge and defense.
Adversity tends to humility; prosperity fosters pride.
The flutterings of pride, and the bliss of sensuality, are the sure forerunners of the pains of hell, and the pangs of despair.
He who has the feelings of a kind father, will feel such a compassion for his child, as will prompt the most unselfish solicitude and care for its welfare; not less will those who have a care for their brethren, seek their welfare here, and their peace hereafter.
Solomon’s sin consisted in prostituting his vast resources of wealth and wisdom, to the service of Satan; every sinner does the same, in proportion to his ability.
The reward which awaits the humblest saint in the world to come, infinitely outweighs all the riches and glory of all the kingdoms of earth.
JOS. CLARKE.