“Without a proper view of God there cannot exist a proper view of man.”
“It can be very dangerous to see things from somebody else's point of view without the proper training.”
“When men are most sure and arrogant they are commonly most mistaken, giving views to passion without that proper deliberation which alone can secure them from the grossest absurdities.”
“The difficulty we have coming to grips with a God who has wrath against sin is directly related to our poor understanding of sin's power against us. In order to more fully understand God's holiness and wrath, we must look at sin. Without a full view of holiness, sin is mere human failure because it contains no connection to God. Without understanding holiness, sin is failing without knowing the standard we failed. Without a proper view of holiness, sin is failing without being guilty, and failing without consequences. Sin is not neutral”
“None strive to know their proper meritBut strain for wisdom, beauty, spiritAnd lose the praise that is their dueWhen they've the impossible in view”
“Principle of Change #5: Without proper action, change cannot occur.”