“Many churches have molded their programs around the community—not the Word of God.”
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Billy Graham
“Some people resist the idea of a choice of any sort. They don’t want to be called “narrow.” But Jesus taught that there are two roads, and you have to choose which road you will take.”
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Billy Graham
“Satan rejoices when old habits overwhelm [us] and we cave in to the pressure of the crowd . . .perhaps temptation lures [us] into sin . . .a backsliding Christian compromises their faith and causes unbelievers to mock the Gospel.”
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Billy Graham
“[Angels] guide, comfort, and provide for the people of God in the midst of suffering and persecution.”
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Billy Graham
“There are Christians who have never really learned the biblical truth of separation: separation from unclean thoughts and unclean habits.”
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Billy Graham
“Pleasures are the things that appeal to our flesh and to our lust. But joy is something else. Joy runs deep.”
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Billy Graham
“In thousands of churches [people] are led astray theologically. Thus spiritually and morally they are drifting aimlessly, without compass or guide.”
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Billy Graham
“There is no doubt that nations come to an end when they have ceased to fulfill the function that God meant for them.”
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Billy Graham
“Each of us has our reference point and as a Christian the reference point by which I measure my life and thought is the Bible.”
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Billy Graham
“I have yet to discover a source of information, practical advice, and hope that compares to the wisdom found in the Bible.”
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Billy Graham
“God says it is our duty as Christians to take care of widows and orphans and to help the poor within the Christian society . . .And Jesus said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” Matthew 25:40 KJV].”
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Billy Graham
“When the church begins to entertain the flock and respond to the cult of self—it is diminished to a mere community center.”
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Billy Graham
“God knew that children grow and mature best in a stable, loving family, and this was one reason He gave marriage to us.”
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Billy Graham
“JANUARY 11 FAITH GROWS BY EXPRESSION You are the light of the world. MATTHEW 5:14 Tom Allan, Scotland’s famous preacher, was brought to Christ while a soldier was singing, “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” He said it was neither the song nor the voice, but the spirit in which that soldier sang—something about his manner, something about his sincerity of expression—that convicted Allan of his wicked life and turned him to the Savior. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. . . . Let your light so shine before [others], that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:14, 16). Our faith becomes stronger as we express it; a growing faith is a sharing faith. Pray now for those you know who need Christ, and ask God to help you be a witness to them—by the life you live and the words you speak. JANUARY 12 ALL FOR JESUS We are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. 1 JOHN 5:20 In His Steps, by Charles M. Sheldon, tells of a challenge given by a pastor to his people to pledge for one year not to do anything without first asking the question: “What would Jesus do?” This challenge was kindled when a shabby man, mourning his wife who”
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Billy Graham
“Without Him our daily routine would become tiresome and tedious, a drudgery rather than a joy.”
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Billy Graham
