Hosea Ballou - Life Quotes

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Preaching is of much avail, but practice is far more effective. A godly life is the strongest argument that you can offer to the skeptic.

Hosea Ballou

Be circumspect in your dealings, and let the seed you plant be the offspring of prudence and care; thus fruit follows the fair blossom, as honor follows a good life.

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There is no better rule to try a doctrine by than the question, Is it merciful, or is it unmerciful? If its character is that of mercy, it has the image of Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life.

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Our blessings are the least heeded, because the most common events of life.

Hosea Ballou

We must not only read the Scriptures, but we must make their rules of life our own.

Hosea Ballou

It is in sickness that we most feel the need of that sympathy which shows how much we are dependent one upon another for our comfort, and even necessities. Thus disease, opening our eyes to the realities of life, is an indirect blessing.

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