“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.”
―
Billy Graham
“Idolatrous beliefs have eroded the foundations of truth. Whether ancient or modern, all have posed alternatives to the biblical way of approaching God.”
―
Billy Graham
“Every generation has found [the Bible’s] message indispensable, and its influence on individuals and society over the centuries has been enormous.”
―
Billy Graham
“We are so caught up with the affairs of this life we give little attention to eternity.”
―
Billy Graham
“You can have religion but not know Christ. It’s having Christ that counts.”
―
Billy Graham
“Learn to keep close to [Jesus], to listen to His voice, and follow Him.”
―
Billy Graham
“We never gain in life by hurting others. Sometimes we try to elevate our own insecure egos by degrading and belittling those around us. Yet this produces only a false sense of self-esteem.”
―
Billy Graham
“The empire of angels is as vast as God’s creation. If you believe the Bible, you will believe in their ministry.”
―
Billy Graham
“Many people plan financially for retirement—but not spiritually and emotionally.”
―
Billy Graham
“Jesus does not allow us to be neutral about Him. Jesus demands that we decide about Him.”
―
Billy Graham
“Integrity means that we are trustworthy and dependable, and our character is above reproach.”
―
Billy Graham
“I believe that one of the reasons for crime, perversion, and the evils of modern mankind is that we have lost belief in the certainty of God being just, holy, and righteous, and that He will judge the world.”
―
Billy Graham
“Our magazine shelves are filled with crime and sex pulp-magazines that are being read and devoured by millions of young people . . .
Scores are seeing each week the trash that Hollywood produces. Truly our children are “movie mad.”
―
Billy Graham
“Sometimes life touches one person with a bouquet and another with a thorn bush, But the first may find a wasp in the flowers, and the second may discover roses among the thorns.”
―
Billy Graham
“When one bears suffering faithfully, God is glorified and honored.”
―
Billy Graham
