Quotes from Billy Graham

Because God is the giver and source of our life, He has a legitimate claim upon our lives.

Sin lies at the heart of chaotic world conditions as we now know them and as they have existed through the centuries.

God doesn't comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters.

Before you "re-think" your faith, it may be wise to examine the critics of the Bible. In the end your faith will be even stronger.

The goal of a child's life is maturity—and the goal of a Christian's life is spiritual maturity.

Instead of manipulating [people] for our own purposes, we'd help them achieve what is best for them. We'd also try to see life through their eyes. Treat others the way you would want them to treat you.

Pray because Christ died to give us access to the Father. Pray because God is worthy of our praise. Pray because we need His forgiveness, cleansing, guidance, and protection. Pray because others need our prayers.

The church in America has been deeply infiltrated by the "world," and in the process it is beginning to copy and resemble the world in many of its activities.

Make use of this tool of communication by which God speaks to us—namely, the Bible! Read it, study it, memorize it. It will change your entire life. It is not like any other book. It is a "living" book that works its way into your heart, mind, and soul.

God doesn't say to be perfect and you'll get to heaven. He says to confess that you're a sinner and come to the cross, and whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Satan's first appearance in the Bible included an attack on a marriage—trying to divide Adam and Eve. His tactics have not changed. He wants our marriages to flounder and fail, because he knows that few things will discourage us more.

Ask God to help you see the world the way He sees it.

Jesus told His disciples that the "world," meaning the world system, the political and social order organized apart from God, will despise Christians.

We are to be catch basins for the fullness of God. Like a freshly running spring, we are to overflow and let our lives touch the lives of those around us.

The tragedy of sin reached its crescendo when God in Christ became sin . . .He was offering Himself as the sacrifice required by the justice of God if man was to be redeemed.

Don't ever take God's judgment lightly—and don't ever take sin lightly. God doesn't take them lightly. The proof is that they cost His dear Son His life.

Your salvation is a free gift, made possible only because God planned it . . .Christ paid for it . . . and the Holy Spirit assures you of it.

Nothing can replace a daily time spent alone with God in prayer. We can also be in an attitude of prayer throughout the day—sitting in a car or at our desks, working in the kitchen, even talking with someone on the phone.

Life is a glorious opportunity if it is used to condition us for eternity.

Salvation is always "good news." It is news of God's love and forgiveness—adoption into His family—fellowship with His people—freedom from the penalty of sin—liberation from the power of sin.

One of the great joys of my life has been to travel around the world and meet thousands of Christians in every country.

If the other person would just do things my way, we could get along," one says, when the other person is probably thinking the same about us—that leads to conflict. Our deepest problems are within ourselves.

It is easy for Christians to allow themselves to be squeezed into the world's mold . . . When nonbelievers see nothing different in the lifestyle of believers, they wonder if our profession of faith is sincere.

Prayer is speaking to God— but sometimes He uses our times of prayerful silence to speak to us in return.