Behold in this single picture the conduct of a true Christian explained! He is what he is and does what he does in his religion because he is thoroughly persuaded that it is worthwhile. He comes out from the world. He puts off the old man. He forsakes the vain companions of his past life. Like Matthew, he gives up everything (Matthew 13:44), and, like Paul, he counts all things to be loss for Christ’s sake (Philippians 3:8). And why? Because he is convinced that Christ will make amends to him for all he gives up. He sees in Christ an endless treasure. He sees in Christ a precious pearl. To win Christ he will make any sacrifice. This is true faith. This is the stamp of a genuine work of the Holy Spirit.
~From Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Matthew [Updated Edition]: A Commentary by J. C. Ryle
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