Billy Graham Quotes - Page 25

The nation’s image has become more like a chameleon—accepting whatever trend marketers concoct. Gone are the days of reverencing a holy God in the church or within ourselves. Yet the Bible tells us, “Happy is the man who is always reverent” (Proverbs 28:14 NKJV).

The church has lost its ability to discipline members who live openly in sin. Consequently, we have lost our witness in the community.

The world’s sewage system threatens to contaminate the stream of Christian thought. Satan will contest every hour you spend in Bible reading or prayer.

The devil is a master at making us question God and His Word. Twisting Scripture . . . taking a verse out of context . . .deceiving us into thinking God is mean-spirited—these are some of Satan’s favorite tricks.

Don’t conform to those who have been overwhelmed by the tide of immorality sweeping our country!

When Scripture talks about the heart, it’s not talking about that life-sustaining muscle. It’s talking about our entire inner being. The heart is the seat of our emotions, the seat of decisive action, and the seat of belief (as well as doubt).

Sometimes I’m asked to list the most important steps in preparing for an evangelistic mission, and my reply is always the same: prayer . . . prayer . . . prayer.

Every stage of life has its own temptations and dangers, and Satan will do all he can to exploit them . . .the time to prepare is now, not when it arrives.

Take your eyes and your ears and your hands and your feet and your thoughts and your heart: Give them completely and unreservedly to Christ.

The tragedy of sin reached its crescendo when God in Christ became sin . . .He was offering Himself as the sacrifice required by the justice of God if man was to be redeemed.

One of the bonuses of being a Christian is the glorious hope that extends out beyond the grave into the glory of God’s tomorrow.

The only really sound marriages are those based on mutual respect.

He who is called to and set apart for the work of an evangelist is to devote his time and effort single-mindedly to this God-given task. He is not to be distracted by anything likely to deflect him from this. Persecution will not weaken his resolution. The persuasion of others will fall on deaf ears. Only the clear leading of God will cause him to change his ministry.

God’s grace—His goodness and love toward us in spite of our sin—is the wellspring of our salvation.

Be honest about your weaknesses and ask God to help you overcome them so you can serve Christ more effectively.

[It] is well and good when our convictions are based upon the “Thou shalts” and the “Thou shalt nots” of Scripture rather than our own ideas.

Since the Bible is God’s Word, we shouldn’t be surprised if Satan tries to convince us otherwise.

Millions of angels are at God's command.

Why shouldn’t we have laws forbidding pornography and obscenity? Many heroic leaders have tried, but they have stumbled over even the definition of the word “obscenity.” If we cannot agree on the length of a foot, it is because we have lost our yardstick.

Liquor is not necessary either for health or for so-called gracious living . . .It is the cause of untold sorrow, suffering, and material loss, not to mention the spiritual implications of drinking.

The Bible teaches that we are to be patient in suffering. Tears become telescopes to heaven, bringing eternity a little closer.

This is a high-strung, neurotic, impatient age. We hurry when there is no reason to hurry, just to be hurrying. This fast-paced age has produced more problems and less morality than previous generations, and it has given us jangled nerves. Impatience as produced a crop of broken homes, ulcers, and has set the stage for more world wars.

We make a mockery of God’s forgiveness when we deliberately engage in sin because we think He will forgive it later.

While separation does not mean disengagement from the world, there are certain activities and places that God clearly wants us to avoid not only to protect ourselves from spiritual harm but so that the witness we have will not be tarnished.

Man has always been beset by worry, and the pressures of modern life have aggravated the problem . . . Many . . . are filled with a thousand anxieties. Bring them to Jesus Christ by faith. He will bring peace to your soul and your mind.

Be assured that there is no sin you have ever committed that the blood of Jesus Christ cannot cleanse.

Though cultures differ and times change, the Word of our God stands forever as an unchanging source of answers to all of life’s problems.

In one bold stroke, forgiveness obliterates the past and permits us to enter the land of new beginnings.

Our sufferings may be hard to bear, but they teach us lessons which, in turn, equip and enable us to help others.

With Christ as your Savior and constant Companion, you, although alone, need never be lonely.

The Bible has stood the test of time because it is divinely inspired by Almighty God, written in ink that cannot be erased by any man, religion,or belief system.

I’m not afraid to die, for I know the joys of heaven are waiting. My greatest desire is to live today in anticipation of tomorrow and be ready to be welcomed into His home for all eternity. Will you be making the journey with me?

No matter how dark and hopeless a situation might seem, never stop praying.

One of the most important things God wants to teach us from the Old Testament is how not to live.

Without the Bible, this world would indeed be a dark and frightening place, without signpost or beacon.

Too many people want to have one foot in the world and one foot in the kingdom of God, and it is like straddling a fence. You are not happy either way. Declare yourself for Christ.

Pornography is anything that depicts lewdness in such a way as to create impure thoughts and lusts. However, the sewers continue to flow, destroying the moral fabric of our society.

Much of the world in search of knowledge and fulfillment ignores God!

Man would have remained forever lost if God in His infinite mercy had not sent His Son to earth to bridge this gulf.

Those who read the Scriptures as magnificent literature, breath-taking poetry, or history and overlook the story of salvation miss the Bible’s real meaning and message.

If we are to depend on prayer during tough times, we should be people of prayer before the crisis hits.

It is not just becoming a Christian; it is also being a Christian all the time, 24 hours a day.

When I quote Scripture, I know I am quoting the very Word of God.

Jesus Himself was the first missionary . . .He pledged His followers to be missionaries too!

Christ can take the most sin-laden, selfish, evil person and bring forgiveness and new life.

The apostle Paul said, “Be not conformed to this world.” These words cut like a sharp sword across our way of life. They have the tone of the battle call in them. They separate the weak from the strong. But they are words of inspiration, and we need to hear them today.

Who can tell us how to get along with each other better than God? Where can we turn for wisdom better than God’s Word, the Bible?

Death has two stages, first the separation of the body from the spirit . . . for a purely spiritual existence, and second, reunion with the body and a glorious resurrection at the Second Coming of Christ.

Many churches have molded their programs around the community—not the Word of God.

Your spiritual life needs food . . . where do you find [this]? In the Bible, the Word of God. The Bible reveals Christ, who is the Bread of Life for your hungry soul, and the Water of Life for your thirsty heart.

We should not let a day go by without thanking God for His mercy and grace to us in Jesus Christ.

One final reason for choosing God’s path is of supreme importance: It leads us home.

Salvation is always “good news.” It is news of God’s love and forgiveness—adoption into His family—fellowship with His people—freedom from the penalty of sin—liberation from the power of sin.

When we approach the Bible as history and biography, we approach the Bible in the wrong spirit. We must read the Bible, not primarily as historians seeking information, but as men and women seeking God.

[Satan] will create a religion without a Redeemer. He will build a church without a Christ. He will call for worship without the Word of God.

Heaven is a wonderful place and the benefits for the believer are out of this world!

The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives.

God began by revelation to build a bridge between Himself and people.

No one can grasp the love of the God of the universe without knowing His Son.

The Bible and the history of the church both demonstrate that God’s way for the suffering of His people has not always been the way of escape, but the way of endurance.