Faith, considered as a habit, is no more precious than othe… - John Flavel

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Faith, considered as a habit, is no more precious than other gracious habits are; but considered as an instrument to receive Christ and His righteousness, it excels them all; and this instrumentality of faith is noted in the phrases, "by faith," and "through faith."

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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Christ is not sweet till sin be made bitter to us.

The soul that rightly receives Christ is in a longing condition; never did the hart pant for the water brooks, never did the hireling desire the shadow, never did a condemned person long for a pardon more than the soul longs for Christ.

The law sends us to Christ to be justified, and Christ sends us to the law to be regulated.

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