Tag Archives: heart
What’s inside?
God’s Word tells us plainly what He desires within a man: “You desire truth in the inward parts.” (Psalm 51:6). Puritan Thomas Watson explains this plainly to us… Sincerity is of utmost importance to a Christian. It is the sauce … Continue reading
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Manton: measured by your mouth
Puritan pastor Thomas Manton makes a point… The ox bellows, the ass brayeth, goats and sheep may be known by their bleat; and so is a man by the tenor of his discourse. As the constitution of the mind is, … Continue reading
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Manton: A ready Word really helps
Commenting further on Psalm 119:11 — I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you — puritan Thomas Manton lists practical helps to the believer who has memorize Scripture: HIDE GOD’S WORD IN … Continue reading
Manton: Got God’s Word in your heart?
Psalm 119 has the perfect verse to direct us to memorize Scripture: 119:11, I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Thomas Manton tells us several good reasons to do this, including … Continue reading
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Idle words weighed by God
In our day as a plethora of words fly through airwaves, TV cables, the internet and emails, we do well to hear and heed the following warning from Puritan Thomas Manton. Idle words weigh heavy in God’s balance. God, that … Continue reading
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Manton: A Christian’s New Heart
Puritan pastor Thomas Manton reminds us that at conversion a Christian is given a new heart designed to battle sin, and grow in Christ-like-ness…. “There is a form of grace introduced into the soul, that suits with every point of … Continue reading
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Tuesday? Thomas Manton day!
Every Tuesday I hope to post a delicious morsel from my favorite Puritan, Thomas Manton (c.1620–1677). Emphasis is my own. “To convince us of sin, to humble the heart, to reduce and bring us back to God, there is no … Continue reading
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