How much better it is to see men live exactly than to hear … - John Flavel

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How much better it is to see men live exactly than to hear them argue with subtlety!

John Flavel

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John Flavel (c. 1627 – 1691) was an English Presbyterian clergyman and theologian.

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Alternative Names: John Flavell • Johan Flavel • Johannes Flavel

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We must not think that faith itself is the soul's rest; it is only the means of it. We cannot find rest in any work or duty of our own, but we may find it in Christ, whom faith apprehends for justification and salvation.

The greatest difficulty in conversion is to win the heart to God and after conversion to keep it with Him.

They that know God will be humble,
They that know themselves cannot be proud.

How much better it is to see men live exactly than to hear them argue with subtlety! - John Flavel

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