Quotes from Max Anders

Fear of the right type can be beneficial to the people of God (see Prov. 1:7), but the fear of man's hostile intentions seldom fits that category.

God is enough like us to understand our problems and enough above us to be able to solve them.

Every demonstration of God's faithfulness to us is an opportunity for us to testify of Him to others.

Spiritual strength is connected to faithful obedience to God's commands.

God is not naïve in the giving of His laws; He anticipates our disobedience even as He commands our obedience.

A healthy relationship with God is built on the internal changes He brings about through Christ.

There is no substitute for a firsthand encounter with the Word of God.

The agonies of those who are falsely accused are of great concern to the living God, and He acts as their defender.

God leads His people whether they are obedient or rebellious, but His leading is far more pleasant when they obey.

The faithfulness of God in the past fortifies believers for future challenges.

In God's pattern of justice, He takes the risk of the guilty going free but not the innocent being punished.

Those who serve God in vocational ministry must learn to trust Him for their daily needs before they can encourage others to do so.

When believers neglect the revealed Word of God, they are likely to turn to silly and unprofitable methods of insight.

Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him.

God never forgets a promise.

A worshiper's gift makes a statement about the worshiper and his God.

Celebration is best done in the company of others who can rejoice with us over God's goodness.

Our lives will last as long as God has something for us to do.

God's loving discipline brings us face-to-face with our pride.

God is able to transform the hostile intentions of wicked people into blessings for His people.

God delights to see His people rejoice in what He has provided.

God not only allowed for joyful worship but also commanded it.

Before we can pray for God's blessing, we should ask ourselves if our disobedience could hinder his blessing.

God is always near His people, but their sinful behavior may cause His presence to be grievous.