“The mourning of inadequacy is a weeping that catches the attention of God . . .The happiest day of my life was when I realized that my own ability, my own goodness, my own morality was insufficient in the sight of God; and I publicly and openly acknowledged my need of Christ.”
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Billy Graham
“There is hope for the alcoholic: God is able to deliver from this as well as any other addiction.”
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Billy Graham
“Jesus taught that there is an eternal destiny for each individual—either heaven or hell (John 5:25–29). The eternal destiny of each individual depends on a decision made in this life (Luke 16:19–31)—to be followed by a life of obedience.”
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Billy Graham
“Persecution, whether it is physical, social, or mental, is one of the worst types of pain, but those who persecute us are to be the objects of our prayers.”
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Billy Graham
“I never try to defend religion. Religion has spawned wars. Many so-called religious people have been characterized by prejudice, pride, and bickering . . . I would call you to a simple faith in Jesus, who said, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
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Billy Graham
“Do you know what nearly all the sociologists say today in their study of young people? The greatest problem facing young people today is not sex—it is boredom.”
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Billy Graham
“Christians who are strong in the faith grow as they accept whatever God allows to enter their lives.”
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Billy Graham
“The second coming of Christ will be so revolutionary that it will change every aspect of life on this planet. Christ will reign in righteousness. Disease will be arrested. Death will be modified. War will be abolished. Nature will be changed. Man will live as it was originally intended he should live.”
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Billy Graham
“Prayer is powerful, but if our prayers are aimless, meaningless, and mingled with doubt, they will be of little hope to us.”
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Billy Graham
“No situation is beyond God’s control. Over my wife’s desk are these words: “Fear not the future; God is already there.”
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Billy Graham
“In taking our human nature upon Himself, [Jesus] showed us what we might become, what God intended us to be.”
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Billy Graham
“Because truth is unpopular does not mean that it should not be proclaimed.”
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Billy Graham
“If you are ignorant of God’s Word, you will always be ignorant of God’s will.”
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Billy Graham
“The ability to rejoice in any situation is a sign of spiritual maturity.”
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Billy Graham
“Sometimes it’s best to start moving in the direction you think God may want you to go, and then trust Him to lead you—closing doors He doesn’t want you to go through and opening up others.”
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Billy Graham
