Quotes From Classic Christian Authors # 1

Quotes From Classic Christian Authors # 1

Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. It's impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God. 
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Disappointment is inevitable. But to become discouraged, there's a choice I make. God would never discourage me. He would always point me to Himself to trust Him. Therefore, my discouragement is from satan. As you go through the emotions that we have, hostility is not from God, bitterness, unforgiveness, all of these are attacks from satan.
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Fear stiffles our thinking and actions. It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation. I have known talented people who procrastinate indefinitely rather than risk failure. Lost opportunities cause erosion of confidence, and the downward spiral begins.
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We can be tired, weary and emotionally distraught, but after spending time alone with God, we find that He injects into our bodies energy, power and strength.
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God's plan for enlarging His kingdom is so simple - one person telling another about the Saviour. Yet we're busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone's eternal destiny is at stake. The joy you'll have when you meet that person in heaven will far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.
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Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to do.
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Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going.
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The best way in the world to deceive believers is to cloak a message in religious language and declare that it conveys some new insight from God.
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Hope founded upon a human being, a man-made philosophy or any institution is always misplaced because these things are unreliable and fleeting.
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God will never direct us to be prideful, arrogant and unforgiving, immoral or slothful or full of fear. We step into these things because we are insensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
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To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, and experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear God's responses.
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God will never reject you. Whether you accept Him is your decision.
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One of satan's most deceptive and powerful ways of defeating us is to get us to believe a lie. And the biggest lie is that there are no consequences to our own doing. satan will give you whatever you ask for if it will lead you where he ultimately wants you!
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Every test, every trial, every heartache that's been significant, I can turn it over and see how God has turned it into good no matter what.
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When you become an instrument in God's hands as He transfers someone from the realm of darkness into the kingdom of His Son, you make a difference in the person's eternal destiny. Not only that, but satan also receives a devastating blow.
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There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, you'll stand firm if you stand on His love.
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Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood. Every day women are called upon to selflessly meet the needs of their families. Whether they are awake feeding a baby, spending their time and money on less-than-grateful teenagers, or preparing meals, moms continuously put others before themselves!
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The bottom line in the Christian life is obedience and most people don't even like the word.

~Charles F. Stanley~