“Prayer should not be merely an act, but an attitude of life.”
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Billy Graham
“When you are told that science has disproved the Bible, ask specifically where such is the case. True science and a true understanding of the Bible are never at variance.”
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Billy Graham
“Thousands of Christians compromise their faith in Jesus Christ by denying Him. Even some clergymen neglect or deliberately refuse to close a public prayer in the name of Jesus for fear of offending an unbeliever. They cannot endure the persecution that may follow an acknowledgment of Jesus Christ.”
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Billy Graham
“Movie and television stars lay down the law of
fashions, manners, speech, and even moral behavior. It has been proven that a movie or a television program can brainwash.”
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Billy Graham
“Our prayers must be in accordance with the will of God for the simple reason that God knows better what is good for us than we know ourselves.”
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Billy Graham
“Can we overcome our anger, instead of constantly being overcome by it? Yes—with God’s help. Peter’s anger was channeled into boldness for Christ. Paul’s anger against Christians was replaced with a burning passion to spread the Gospel. Is this your goal?”
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Billy Graham
“Calloused hands were the badge of the pioneer, while furrowed brows are the insignia of modern man.”
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Billy Graham
“Preachers are not salesmen, for they have nothing to sell. They are bearers of Good News.”
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Billy Graham
“Faith actually means surrender and commitment to the claims of Christ. It means an acknowledgment of sin and a turning to Christ.”
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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
“The Bible teaches that man can undergo a radical spiritual and moral change that is brought about by God Himself.”
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Billy Graham
“Satan does not care how much you theorize about Christianity or how much you profess to know Christ. What he opposes vigorously is the way you live Christ.”
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Billy Graham
“Don’t argue with [a professor], but test everything he says in the light of God’s Word.”
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Billy Graham
“I urge new converts to take plenty of time in Bible study and prayer before getting on a public platform to testify.”
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Billy Graham