To be as good as our fathers we must be better imitation is not discipleship.
The first thing that stuck in the minds of the disciples was not the empty tomb but rather the empty grave clothes - undisturbed in form and position.
The wisdom of God's Word is quite clear on believers being unequally yoked. And marrying someone who is not a Christian - who is not a daily disciple of Christ - is being unequally yoked regardless of what their beliefs might be.
If you don't have a teacher you can't have a disciple.
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciples.
Science is not only a disciple of reason but also one of romance and passion.
When obedience to the Divine precepts keeps pace with knowledge in the mind of any man that man is a Christian and when the fruits of Christianity are produced that man is a disciple of our blessed Lord let his profession of religion be what it may.
Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge for it requires from its disciples composers and performers alike not only talent and enthusiasm but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.
Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him one doubted Him one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection how are you going to have it in city government?