Quotes about Devotion
The more work we do for God, the more willing we shall be to die, and the sweater death will be.
— Thomas Watson
Let us show ourselves godly by being more spiritual in duty. It is not the quantity, but the quality which God is concerned with. It is not how much we do but how well.
— Thomas Watson
is a command of God to pray without ceasing, 1 Thess. 5:17. The meaning is—not that we should be always praying—but that we should every day set some time apart for prayer.
— Thomas Watson
Love is an industrious affection; it sets the head studying for God, hands working, feet running in the ways of his commandments.
— Thomas Watson
It is more honour to serve God, than to have kings serve us.
— Thomas Watson
A good Christian is not a grave to bury God's mercies, but a temple to sing His praises.
— Thomas Watson
A soul encompassed with mercy is zealously active in God's service.
— Thomas Watson
To sweat in some duties of religion, and freeze in others is the symptom of a disordered Christian.
— Thomas Watson
God would have us part with nothing for Him, but that which will damn us if we keep it.
— Thomas Watson
The hypocrite is fair to look on. He has a devout eye, but a hollow heart. But he who is sincere, his inside is his best side!
— Thomas Watson
A shaking hand may as well write a line steadily, as we can keep our hearts fixed in prayer without the Spirit of God.
— Thomas Watson
He who has no love in his heart to God, you may set him down for an apostate.
— Thomas Watson