“When Jesus was tempted, He didn’t debate the devil. He quoted Scripture: “It is written . . . It is written . . . It is written” (Matthew 4:4–10 NKJV). And each time the devil was defeated.”
―
Billy Graham
“When one bears suffering faithfully, God is glorified and honored.”
―
Billy Graham
“Many Christians give in to various temptations through peer pressure and find themselves surrendering to worldly passions, justifying pleasures the world offers.”
―
Billy Graham
“Jesus invited us not to a picnic, but to a pilgrimage; not to a frolic, but to a fight. He offered us not an excursion, but an execution.”
―
Billy Graham
“We are not cisterns made for hoarding, we are channels made for sharing.”
―
Billy Graham
“The Word of God hidden in the heart is a stubborn voice to suppress.”
―
Billy Graham
“Be sure that your motive in praying is to glorify God.”
―
Billy Graham
“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).”
―
Billy Graham
“The greatest roadblock to Satan’s work is the Christian who, above all else, lives for God, walks with integrity, is filled with the Spirit, and is obedient to God’s truth.”
―
Billy Graham
“Today we have more knowledge than at any other time in history. In seconds our laptops or PCs can call up information about a topic that would have taken years to collect. Young people graduate with more knowledge than ever before—but in spite of their knowledge, they are confused, bewildered, frustrated, and without moral moorings.”
―
Billy Graham
“The Christian is to take his place in society with moral courage to stand up for that which is right, just, and honorable.”
―
Billy Graham
“The central theme of the Bible is salvation, and the central personality of the Bible is Christ.”
―
Billy Graham
“A suffering person does not need a lecture—he needs a listener.”
―
Billy Graham
“Daniel and his companions were tempted to forsake their godly heritage but they refused. They even faced a fiery furnace rather than compromise.”
―
Billy Graham
“[God] has in mind a picture of what He intends to create. He breaks, cracks, chisels, and polishes until one day there emerges His vision . . . God has not yet finished with us.”
―
Billy Graham
