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.
— Jim Elliot
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.
— Jim Elliot
God deliver me from the dread asbestos of "other things." Saturate me with the oil of the Spirit that I may be aflame.
— Jim Elliot
God is still on His throne, we're still on His 'footstool,' and there's only a knee's distance between!
— Jim Elliot
The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.
— Jim Elliot
We best learn patience by practicing it.
— Jim Elliot
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.
— Jim Elliot
Grieve not, then, if your sons seem to desert you, but rejoice, rather, seeing the will of God done gladly.
— Jim Elliot
No one warns young people to follow Adam's example. He waited till God saw his need. Then God made Adam sleep, prepared for his mate, and brought her to him. We need more of this 'being asleep' in the will of God.
— Jim Elliot
Ninety-five percent of our wool is going to China.
— Jim Elliot
It's hard to steer a parked car.
— Jim Elliot
Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.
— Jim Elliot