Those renowned generals [Alexander and Caesar] received more faithful service, and performed greater actions by means of the love their soldiers bore them, than they could possibly have done, if instead of being beloved and respected they had been hated and feared by those they commanded.
The true way for a Christian to live is to live entirely upon Christ. . . Christians have experiences and they have feelings, but, if they are wise, they never feed upon these things, but upon Christ, Himself.