Quotes from Billy Graham

In every true conversion the will of man comes into line with the will of God.

The Bible teaches that man's chief problem is spiritual.

No personality in history stands above Jesus Christ... He alone is able to meet every need of the human race.

What is the most difficult word for young people to pronounce? It's the word no. When we say no [to what is against God], He will help us to stand by it. He will give us courage.

God Himself is the power that makes prayer work.

Uncontrolled anger is a devastating sin, and no one is exempt from its havoc. It shatters friendships and destroys marriages; it causes abuse in families and discord in business; it breeds violence in the community and war between nations. Its recoil, like that of a high-powered rifle, often hurts the one who wields it as well as its target. Anger makes us lash out at others, destroying relationships and revealing our true nature.

True conversion will involve the mind, the affection, and the will. There have been thousands of people who have been intellectually converted to Christ... but they have never been really converted to Him.

When disappointment or tragedy or suffering strikes, we have a decision to make: Will we turn away from God, or will we turn toward Him? Which road will we take? One road leads to doubt, anger, bitterness, fear, hopelessness, and despair. The other leads to hope, comfort, peace, strength, and joy.

One of the characteristics of some drugs (such as cocaine) is that they make a person feel strong and alert—when in fact the opposite is the case. Don't allow yourself to be deceived.

Our generation has become well versed in Christian terminology but is remiss in the actual practice of Christ's principles and teachings. Hence, our greatest need today is not more Christianity but more true Christians.

Before Satan there was no sin, and before sin there was no pain.

Modern war is the most highly developed of all sciences. We have perfected our weapons but failed to perfect the men who use them.