Billy Graham needs no introduction. He counselled world leaders and preached to hundreds of millions of people in 180 countries. He was named “One of the Ten Most Admired Men in the World,” a record-breaking 59 times. He was known through the years as not only a world-renowned evangelist, but as a kind, non-judgmental, accepting, and humorous soul. Here are just a few of his words of wisdom.
“The cross shows us the seriousness of our sin—but it also shows us the immeasurable love of God.”
“We say to our children, ‘Act like grown-ups,’ but Jesus said to the grown-ups, ‘Be like children.’
“God never takes away something from your life without replacing it with something better.”
“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.”
“Knowing we will be with Christ forever far outweighs our burdens today! Keep your eyes on eternity!”
“It is the Holy Spirit’s job to convict, God’s job to judge and my job to love.”
“Sin is the second most powerful force in the universe, for it sent Jesus to the cross. Only one force is greater—the love of God.”
“Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone – except God.”
“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.”
“Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.”
“Ask God to show you His plans, not bless your dreams.”
“To be peacemaker, you must know the Peacegiver.”
“Believers, look up – take courage. The angels are nearer than you think.”
“Quit beating yourself up. We all live under grace and do the best we can.”
“The very practice of reading [the Bible] will have a purifying effect upon your mind and heart. Let nothing take the place of this daily exercise.”
“Every day is a gift, no matter how old we are!”
“Spend more time in study and in prayer, that’s the secret of successful evangelism!”
“The New Testament says nothing of apostles who retired and took it easy.”
“Someone asked me recently if I didn’t think God was unfair, allowing me to have Parkinson’s and other medical problems when I have tried to serve Him faithfully. I replied that I did not see it that way at all. Suffering is part of the human condition, and it comes to us all. The key is how we react to it, either turning away from God in anger and bitterness or growing closer to Him in trust and confidence.”
“When we come to the end of ourselves, we come to the beginning of God.”
