Vietnam Evangelical Covenant Church – Billy Graham was one of the greatest evangelists of the twentieth century. His preaching touched millions of people. Because he spoke the truth in a way everyone could understand, he was deeply respected by Christians and non-Christians alike.
Billy Graham preached the gospel to hundreds of millions of people around the world. His message always centered on one thing: God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son (John 3:16). Here are 19 influential Billy Graham quotes that generations of Christians have shared.
19 Billy Graham Quotes
1. “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.” (Billy Graham)
2. “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” (Billy Graham)
3. “Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God.” (Billy Graham)
4. “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” (Billy Graham)
5. “Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.” (Billy Graham)
6. “There is nothing wrong with men possessing riches. The wrong comes when riches possess men.” (Billy Graham)
7. “The framers of the Constitution meant we were to have freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.” (Billy Graham)
8. “The greatest form of praise is the sound of consecrated feet seeking out the lost and helpless.” (Billy Graham)
9. “God proved His love on the cross. When Christ hung, and bled, and died, it was God saying to the world, “I love you.”” (Billy Graham)
10. “God cares about your future and your relationships even more than you do.” (Billy Graham)
11. “The men who followed Him were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up. The world has never been the same.” (Billy Graham)
12. “You’re born. You suffer. You die. Fortunately, there’s a loophole.” (Billy Graham)
13. “The only time my prayers are never answered is on the golf course.” (Billy Graham)
14. “We are the Bibles the world is reading; we are the creeds the world is needing; we are the sermons the world is heeding.” (Billy Graham)
15. “It is not the body’s posture, but the heart’s attitude that counts when we pray.” (Billy Graham)
16. “The highest form of worship is the worship of unselfish Christian service.” (Billy Graham)
17. “Suppose you could gain everything in the whole world, but lost your soul. Would it be worth it?” (Billy Graham)
18. “God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” (Billy Graham)
19. “I’ve read the last page of the Bible. It’s all going to turn out all right.” (Billy Graham)
Lessons From the Life of Billy Graham
What made Billy Graham so influential was not eloquence, but faithfulness to God’s Word and humility over decades of ministry. He often said he was only a messenger of the good news, and that the Holy Spirit is the One who changes hearts.
Choose one of these Billy Graham quotes to reflect on this week, and ask yourself: how does this challenge me to live differently?
Perhaps the greatest lesson from Billy Graham is that every believer can share the gospel in their own way. You don’t need to stand in a stadium; you just need to be willing to tell a friend what Jesus has done for you.
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Prayer
Lord, thank You for faithful servants like Billy Graham who proclaimed the gospel to so many. Give us courage and love to share the good news of Jesus with those around us. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Article: Tuyết Mai
Adapted from: ChristianQuotes.info
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