Consider that as a principle of love is the main principle in the heart of a real Christian, so the labor of love, is the main business of the Christ… - Jonathan Edwards

A greater absurdity cannot be thought of than a morose, hard-hearted, covetous, proud, malicious Christian.

Resolved, never to count that a prayer, nor to let that pass as a prayer, nor that as a petition of a prayer, which is so made, that I cannot hope that God will answer it; nor that as a confession, which I cannot hope God will accept.

Intend to live in continual mortification, and never to expect or desire any worldly ease or pleasure.