"Every scribe who is instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like a man who is a householder, who brings forth from his treasure things new and old."
Matthew 13:52
"These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so."
Acts 17:11
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Thomas Wilson
Thomas Wilson was an English Protestant Christian Preacher. The following quotations are selected from the writings of Thomas Wilson.
On the Offense of the Gospel
Thomas Wilson quote on the offending nature of the Gospel to unbelievers:
"To pretend to preach the truth without offending carnal men, is to pretend to be able to do what Jesus Christ could not do." – Thomas Wilson
Quotation from: "Maxims of Piety, and of Christianity" by Thomas Wilson.
On the World's Hate toward Christ and the things of Christ
Thomas Wilson quote on the text, "Therefore the world hates Me." (John 7):
"Any man who disturbs the false peace of sinners, must expect to be ill-treated, and reproached and defamed." – Thomas Wilson
Quotation from: "Maxims of Piety, and of Christianity" by Thomas Wilson.
On Fearing God's Wrath
Thomas Wilson quote on fearing God's wrath:
"Men are too apt to flatter themselves that God will not be so severe as He has threatened. This hardens men in sin, and makes them boldly venture upon damnation. This is to represent God as a God not terrible in judgment. Let a just fear of God's vengeance have its proper effect, etc. The Spirit of God makes use of flames, of fire and brimestone, to awaken us, to represent it to us. ... A man has no other security of his virtue, but the fear of offending God." – Thomas Wilson
Quotation from: "Maxims of Piety, and of Christianity" by Thomas Wilson.
On Fearing Men
Thomas Wilson quote on the fear of men:
"Those whom fear renders weak and cowardly in the exercise of the ministry forget that they exercise it in the name ... of Jesus Christ, to whom they must give account." – Thomas Wilson
On Study
Thomas Wilson quote on study:
"Study, not to be more knowing, but to be more holy, and to make others so. ... It is one thing for a man to fill his understanding and memory with truths, and another, to nourish his heart with them." – Thomas Wilson
On Learning vs Grace
Thomas Wilson quote on learning:
"Tell me not what learning a man has, but what grace." – Thomas Wilson
Quotation from: "Maxims of Piety, and of Christianity" by Thomas Wilson.
On Exalting Men Over Christ, Scripture, and Faith:
Thomas Wilson quote on being careful not to exalt Christian pastors, preachers, ministers and teachers of the Gospel over Christ Himself.
"Let us not attribute that to them, which belongs to Christ alone. He died for us, and it is He alone who by his ministers does all for us. We ought not therefore to minister occasions to the fond affections and inclinations of men, lest they should be led to adhere to the ministry of the truth, rather than to the truth itself." – Thomas Wilson
Quotation from: "Maxims of Piety, and of Christianity" by Thomas Wilson.