Nehemiah RogersZeal, if it be well ordered, is most beautiful in a Christian; but if not, it is a thing of exceeding great danger: as fire in moderation is most comfortable, but in extremity most fearful.
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Of all the traits of the Christian life, zeal is the one that should be most highly valued. Zeal can be dangerous, however, if it is not well ordered. Unchecked zeal leads to fanaticism and fanaticism leads to destruction. Zeal leads to great deeds that can change the world for the better or put great evil into motion. When zeal is well ordered, it can be a beautiful thing.
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