“The cult of self has become an addiction—feeding off the ego of self-glorification. The word cult encompasses many movements and ideas, but simply put, it describes a culture of alternative beliefs, fads, and trends, and tampers with just enough truth to knock many off balance.”
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Billy Graham
“Do you know what nearly all the sociologists say today in their study of young people? The greatest problem facing young people today is not sex—it is boredom.”
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Billy Graham
“Salvation is an act of God. It is initiated by God, wrought by God, and sustained by God.”
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Billy Graham
“Self-centered indulgence, pride and a lack of shame over sin are now emblems of the American lifestyle.”
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Billy Graham
“God promises no easy life or days without troubles, trials, difficulties, and temptations. He never promises that life will be perfect. He does not call His children to a playground, but to a battleground.”
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Billy Graham
“Not only does God give us a new relationship with Himself and make us citizens of His kingdom, but He also gives us a new family—the family of God.”
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Billy Graham
“Prayer is not just asking. It is listening for God’s orders.”
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Billy Graham
“Integrity means that if our private life was suddenly exposed, we’d have no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed. Integrity means our outward life is consistent with our inner convictions.”
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Billy Graham
“Gratitude is one of the greatest Christian virtues; ingratitude, one of the most vicious sins.”
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Billy Graham
“I don't want to see religious bigotry in any form. It would disturb me if there was a wedding between the religious fundamentalists and the political right. The hard right has no interest in religion except to manipulate it.”
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Billy Graham
“If you have been trying to limit God—stop it! Don’t try to confine Him or His works to any single place or sphere. You wouldn’t try to limit the ocean.”
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Billy Graham
“Only the forward-looking Christian remains sincerely optimistic and joyful, knowing that Christ will win in the end.”
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Billy Graham
“The word 'romance,' according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime.”
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Billy Graham
“Preach with authority. The authority for us is the Word of God. Preach with simplicity . . . Preach with urgency . . . heaven and hell are at stake. Preach for a decision.”
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Billy Graham
“The world is heading for another major crisis that is being called, even by the secular world, “Armageddon.”
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Billy Graham
