There is no surer evidence of an unconverted state than to have the things of the world uppermost in our aim, love, and estimation. - Joseph Alleine

Woe unto thee if after all thy profession thou shouldst be found under the power of ignorance, lost in formality, drowned in earthly-mindedness, envenomed with malice, exalted in an opinion of thine own righteousness, leavened with hypocrisy and carnal ends in God's service.

Christ does not control his subjects by force, but is King of a willing people. They are, through His grace, freely devoted to His service.

Converting grace puts God on the throne, and the world at His footstool; Christ in the heart, and the world under Hisfeet.