Billy Graham
Billy Graham (1918–2018) was an American evangelical preacher who became one of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and conducted numerous worldwide crusades, reaching millions through radio, television, and published works. Graham also served as a spiritual adviser to several U.S. presidents and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
“The most important events in human history were the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.”
“When most major Protestant denominations have their annual councils, assemblies, or conventions, they make pronouncements on matters having to do with disarmament, federal aid to education, birth control, the United Nations, and any number of social and political issues. Very rarely are any resolutions passed that have to do with theredemptive witness of the Gospel.”
“When we know Him, we can be sure God hears our prayers.”
“A godly person—one who serves Christ and exhibits purity and integrity in his life—is not necessarily welcomed or admired by those who live differently. They may even react in scorn, or refuse to include a christian in their social gatherings because his very presence is a rebuke to them.”
“A few years ago, honesty was the hallmark of a man of good character. But it’s been set aside for an “It’s all right if you don’t get caught” philosophy.”
“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.”
“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.”
“It has been said there was a cross in the heart of God long before the cross was erected at Calvary. As we think about it we will be overwhelmed at the wonder and greatness of His love for us.”
“Trials and difficulties may assail the life of a believer, but they also have the ability to remold his character and banish from his life those impurities which might impair growth and service.”
“Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful words in the human vocabulary. How much pain and unhappy consequences could be avoided if we all learned the meaning of this word!”
“Every destructive emotion bears its own harvest, but anger’s fruit is the most bitter of all.”
“You should no more allow sinful imaginations to accumulate in your mind and soul than you would let garbage collect in your living room.”
“It is not the body's posture, but the heart's attitude that counts when we pray.”
“Sometimes it’s best to start moving in the direction you think God may want you to go, and then trust Him to lead you—closing doors He doesn’t want you to go through and opening up others.”
“You can have religion but not know Christ. It’s having Christ that counts.”
“I [will] not go to heaven because I am a preacher. I am going to heaven entirely on the merit of the work of Christ.”
“My hope does not rest in the affairs of this world. It rests in Christ who is coming again.”
“How do we prepare for that last day? Before we embark on our final trip, have we left an earthly home in a state of chaos or a condition of order?”
“Any theory of the universe that does not take into account the God and Creator of the universe is not worthy of serious consideration.”
“Escapism seems to be the order of the day . . .Escape with drugs or alcohol, and the bitterness of living will be blurred . . .We can’t escape from God.”