Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
All men hold rank only by God's undeserved kindness, not by creation alone. But the sons of God possess a far higher right still, they are worth more than many sparrows because they are loved and chosen by the Father.
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Christ sends you as sheep into wolves' jaws, so you must learn to combine the serpent's cunning with the dove's innocence. He forewarned the disciples of sufferings to come, not to shake their faith, but to steel it; when troubles arrive as He predicted, they will confirm rather than destroy what you believe.
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Commenting on Matthew 10:16-42
Ministers must openly declare that Christ is truly God, the eternal Son, the only mediator and Redeemer through whose blood alone comes forgiveness, whose righteousness alone justifies, whose sacrifice alone expiates sin. This bold confession must be made despite all the rage and opposition of earth and hell.
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