It always seems inexplicable to me that those who claim free will so
very boldly for man should not also allow some free will to God. Why
should not Jesus Christ have the right to choose His own bride?" - Charles H. Spurgeon

Sin is a disposition of self-love that obeys every
temptation to its own lordship. Sin is literally
self-centered rule, a disposition that rules the
life apart from God. -Oswald Chambers (1874-1917)

The trouble with trouble is it starts out as fun. ~Naomi Judd 1946-

What sinners remember best is that they were happy while sinning. - C. S. Lewis

An enemy is a danger, but the danger is not what he can do to you. It is what he makes you do. If he fills you with envy, malice, hatred and all uncharitableness, he has done you real harm. But you can prevent that. Pray for him. If you say you cannot trust him, then watch and pray. But you cannot hate a man you pray for. - E. S. Waterhouse