“Jesus invited us not to a picnic, but to a pilgrimage. He offered us, not an excursion, but an execution. Our Savior said that we would have to be ready to die to self, sin, and the world.”
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Billy Graham
“Faith in Christ is voluntary. A person cannot be coerced, bribed, or tricked into trusting Jesus. God will not force His way into your life. The Holy Spirit will do everything possible to disturb you, draw you, love you—but finally it is your personal decision.”
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Billy Graham
“When we are called before God and His throne of judgment, it will be too late to reverse our decision. It is during our lifetime here on earth that we decide our eternal destiny.”
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Billy Graham
“Satan didn’t lose any of his beguiling ways when he became the fallen prince. He took his charm, his subtleties, and his clever plots to use on us.”
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Billy Graham
“For Satan’s deceptions to be successful, they must be so cunningly devised that his real purpose is concealed by wiles.”
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Billy Graham
“Neither the devil nor the world, nor even our own evil heart can compel us to sin. It must be by our own consent and will.”
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Billy Graham
“I trust Jesus with all my tomorrows, knowing that He will solve the mystery of life beyond the grave.”
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Billy Graham
“Are you disappointed with society? If you are,
I challenge you to take the first step. I challenge you to look at yourself.”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible warns us against greed and selfishness, it does encourage frugality and thrift.”
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Billy Graham
“Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate the Christian from the man of the world. In America, for example, churchgoing has become popular, but churchgoing may not necessarily be accompanied by genuine depth in prayer and Bible study or a change in lifestyle.”
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Billy Graham
“Superficial views of God and His holiness will produce superficial views of sin and atonement. God hates sin. It is His uncompromising foe. Sin is vile and detestable in the sight of God . . .The sinner and God are at opposite poles of the moral universe.”
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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.”
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Billy Graham
“Young people, look to your Bible when thinking about any matter, including getting married.”
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Billy Graham
“By faith in [Jesus] we can be forgiven of our sins and know the joy of following Him every day.”
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Billy Graham
“The heart of man, though small, is big enough for Christ to live in, if man will only make room for Him.”
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Billy Graham
