As
the doctrine delivered is a comfort, so it is the greatest motive
against sin, and persuasive unto obedience, to consider, that Christ's
heart, if it be not afflicted with, (and how far it may suffer with
us,we know not,) yet for certain has less joy in us, in proportion as we
are less obedient. You know not by sinning what blows you give the
heart of Christ. And take this as one incentive to obedience; if he
retain the same heart towards you which he had on earth, endeavor you to
have the same heart towards him on earth, which you hope to have in
heaven.
- Thomas Goodwin (The Heart of Christ in Heaven towards Sinners on Earth, Part 3)
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