Quotes about Commendation

These were all commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

he told them, that they was bound to keep me from preaching; and that if I did preach, their bonds would be forfeited.  To which I answered, that then I should break them; for I should not leave speaking the Word of God: even to counsel, comfort, exhort, and teach the people among whom I came; and I thought this to be a work that had no hurt in it: but was rather worthy of commendation, than blame.

I warmly commend it to all Christians who want to grow in their faith.

If Uncle Martin were here today, he would surely commend us for giving honor where honor is due.

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

All men commend patience, although few are willing to practice it.

Question: But why do people content themselves with a show of godliness? Answer: This helps to keep up their fame. Men are ambitious of credit, and wish to gain repute in the world, therefore they will dress themselves in the garb and mode of religion, so that others may write them down for saints. But alas, what is one the better for having others commend him—and his conscience condemn him? What good will it do a man when he is in hell—that others think he has gone to heaven?

Be 'hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise,' and people will cherish your words and treasure them and repeat them over a lifetime — repeat them years after you have forgotten them.

Principle 2 Give honest and sincere appreciation.

Thank you for all your good and beautiful work.

For the good, when praised, feel something of disgust, if to excess commended.

To rage, to lust, to write to, to commend, All is the purlieu of the god of love.