“Our society has traded strength of character for makeovers that deceive.”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible teaches us to be more concerned about the needs and feelings of others than our own. We are to encourage and build self-confidence in our loved ones, friends, and associates.”
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Billy Graham
“That “the Spirit Himself intercedes” indicates that it is actually God pleading, praying, and mourning through us.”
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Billy Graham
“Some of the most heart-breaking letters I receive are from people who tell how alcohol or drugs have ravaged their lives and destroyed their families.”
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Billy Graham
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord”
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Billy Graham
“We can change the course of events if we go to our knees in believing prayer.”
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Billy Graham
“The Bible warns [parents] against extremes in dealing with our adult children. It tells us to avoid trying to control [them] once they become adults. When children become independent, a major transition takes place: They are no longer under our authority.”
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Billy Graham
“If you don’t take your stand for Christ, you will be on the wrong side, and someday when it is too late, you’ll cry out, “I’ve taken the wrong stand!” You’ll be in the devil’s trap! You can’t lick the devil.”
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Billy Graham
“Do you want to know what God’s will is for you? It is for you to become more and more like Christ. This is spiritual maturity, and if you make this your goal, it will change your life.”
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Billy Graham
“What is the authority in your life? Is it your selfishness? Your lust? Your greed? Or have you turned it all over to God and said, “Lord, You are going to be my authority”? When you are under authority, you are then able to assume authority.”
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Billy Graham
“We need to be on guard against greed . . . above all we need to make sure our lives are centered in Christ and not things.”
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Billy Graham
“The difference between the non-Christian and the Christian is that the non-Christian makes sin a practice; the true Christian does not.”
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Billy Graham
“Sometimes we encourage someone without even being aware of it. Even the example we set by attending church may encourage someone who is searching for God.”
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Billy Graham
“The heart of the Christian Gospel with its incarnation and atonement is in the cross and the resurrection. Jesus was born to die.”
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Billy Graham
“With an old head and a young heart, you can be a source of real strength [to others] who need your cheer and encouragement.”
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Billy Graham
