Quotes from Billy Graham

Where do we get the notion that our idea of success and God's are the same? You have written a book; you are a clever manager and promoter; you are a talented artist; you are independently wealthy; you have achieved fame and fortune. Without the gifts of intelligence, imagination, personality, and physical energy—which are all endowed by God—where would you be?

Someone has said, "To have suffered much is like knowing many languages: It gives the sufferer access to many more people." Lord, help me to use any suffering I might be called upon to endure in that positive fashion.

Sin pierced the very heart of God. God felt every piercing nail and spear thrust. God felt the burning sun. God felt the mocking derision and the body blows.

Hundreds of passages point to a time of judgment for every person who has ever lived—none will escape. If you took all the references to judgment out of the Bible, you would have little Bible left.

We must understand what the word believe implies. It means "commit" and "surrender.

We aren't only called to become Christians; we are also called to be Christians.

Patience is part of true Christlikeness, something we so often admire in others without demanding it of ourselves.

Our world is obsessed with success. But how does God define success? Success in God's eyes is faithfulness to His calling.

The truth is: God does not change (Malachi 3:6), and He has prepared Heaven for those who believe and obey Him. He also has prepared a place for Satan, his demons, and all those who reject Christ.

As Christians we are constantly bombarded with attitudes and values which are contrary to biblical teaching.

Jesus did not dispute [Satan] . . . our Lord quoted Scripture, and that's one thing the devil can't stand! The Scripture defeats him every time.

good news is there is nothing we can do that is bad enough to keep us out of Heaven;

As much as we hate to admit it, we are sinners by birth. We are also sinners by choice. We are also sinners by practice.

You will never know the peace with God, peace of conscience, peace of mind, and peace of soul until you stand at the foot of the cross and identify yourself with Christ by faith . . . this is peace with God.

The faithful Christian steward acknowledges that God owns all he has, and it is his responsibility to manage and dispose of his possessions in a way that is acceptable to the Lord.

Patience in our lives springs from God's power based upon our willingness to learn it.

As you think about the future . . . give thanks and trust God . . . Even when life may be difficult, we should thank God for all He does for us—which we do not deserve.

Regardless of our cleverness, our achievements, and our gadgets, we are spiritual paupers without God.

Hope, like faith and a purpose in life, is medicinal.

As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. COLOSSIANS 3:12 NIV

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.

The word lust [can] mean "selfish desire." . . .It is wanting something so badly you will do anything to get it. That is one of the tricks of the devil. It is too high a price to pay.

The results of family disintegration are seen all around us. Runaways. Child abuse. Abortions. It is dirty laundry—once hung in the nation's backyard, but now hung shamelessly in front yards —flaunted in headlines and glamorized on television and in films.

If we are to be pure and holy, we must first commit ourselves—mind, body, and spirit—completely to Christ. We can't hold back any area of our life from Him.