“The Internal Revenue Service wants a record of how you spend your money, but that is nothing compared to the books God is keeping.”
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Billy Graham
“The empire of angels is as vast as God’s creation. If you believe the Bible, you will believe in their ministry.”
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Billy Graham
“Do not expect me to fall in with the evil customs and ways of the world. I am in Rome, but I will not do as Rome does. I am an alien, a stranger, and a foreigner. My citizenship is in heaven.”
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Billy Graham
“We are called to obey Christ. He is the Master of our lives and has washed us in His blood, which cleanses our souls, our minds, and our mouths. The world is watching. What do they see and hear?”
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Billy Graham
“One of the saddest statements in the Bible is when Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven. . . . Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not . . . done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ ” (Matthew 7:21–23).”
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Billy Graham
“On the cross Christ took upon Himself every sin we’ve ever committed—including anger.”
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Billy Graham
“Children respect discipline. They want to be guided. It gives them a sense of belonging, a sense of security.”
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Billy Graham
“When disappointment or tragedy or suffering strikes, we have a decision to make: Will we turn away from God, or will we turn toward Him? Which road will we take? One road leads to doubt, anger, bitterness, fear, hopelessness, and despair.
The other leads to hope, comfort, peace, strength, and joy.”
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Billy Graham
“It doesn’t take great wealth or social influence to be faithful, but it does take obedience and endurance.”
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Billy Graham
“If we are to have our prayers answered, we must give God the glory.”
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Billy Graham
“America’s Declaration of Independence speaks of “the pursuit of happiness,” but nowhere in the Bible are we told to pursue this. Happiness is elusive, and we don’t find it by seeking it.”
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Billy Graham
“Christ can take the most sin-laden, selfish, evil person and bring forgiveness and new life.”
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Billy Graham
“To a sinner, a righteous person is an oddity and an abnormality. A Christian’s goodness is a rebuke to the wicked; his being right-side up is a reflection upon the worldling’s inverted position.”
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Billy Graham
“Prayer is for every moment of our lives, not just for times of suffering or joy. Prayer is really a place, a place where you meet God in genuine conversation.”
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Billy Graham
“Do not seek solace in alcohol. Alcohol obscures good judgment and leaves you unable to think clearly or understand what God is trying to say to you.”
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Billy Graham
