Quotes from Jim Elliot

The will of God is always a bigger thing than we bargain for, but we must believe that whatever it involves, it is good, acceptable and perfect.

I have had to make a cross of two logs, and lie down on it, to show the Indians what it means to crucify a man.

God deliver me from the dread asbestos of "other things." Saturate me with the oil of the Spirit that I may be aflame.

God is still on His throne, we're still on His 'footstool,' and there's only a knee's distance between!

We best learn patience by practicing it.

The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.

Always seek peace between your heart and God, but in this world, always be careful to remain ever-restless, never satisfied, and always abounding in the work of the Lord.

What a brutish master sin is, taking the joy from one's life, stealing money and health, giving promise of tomorrow's pleasures, and finally leading one onto the rotten planking that overlies the mouth of the pit.

The Lord has done what I wanted Him to do this week. I wanted, primarily, peace about going into pioneer Indian work. And as I analyze my feelings now, I feel quite at ease about saying that tribal work in South American jungles is the general direction of my missionary purpose.

Grieve not, then, if your sons seem to desert you, but rejoice, rather, seeing the will of God done gladly.

Ninety-five percent of our wool is going to China.

The shiny paint laid on by curiosity's hand has worn off. What thing better can a man know than the love of Christ, which passes knowledge?