We may depend upon it, men will never come to Jesus, and stay with Jesus, and live for Jesus, unless they really know why they are to come, and what is their need. Those whom the Spirit draws to Jesus are those whom the Spirit has convinced of sin. Without thorough conviction of sin, men may seem to come to Jesus and follow Him for a season, but they will soon fall away and return to the world.
-J. C. Ryle
1816 – 1900
Christ Alone Wyoming 
Ryle hits the nail on the head. Conviction of sin must precede following Christ…or following Christ WILL be short lived. Ryle is second to none when it comes to making something so profound so understandable. Great quote!
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