Quotes related to Psalm 51:17
It takes simplicity and humility to worship God acceptably.
— AW Tozer
I would as soon pray to God with machinery as to sing to God with machinery.
— Charles Spurgeon
When I listen to gospel singers pouring their heart out to God, it's the act of pouring their hearts out that interests me.
— Moby
Worship is an endeavor to bring to God that which costs you something.
— David Jeremiah
Sacrifice is the very essence of religion; ... Without sacrifice there is no true worship of God.
— Gordon Hinckley
When we're not following God's will, our sacrifices aren't acceptable to Him. What God wants most is for us to be broken before Him, walk with Him, know Him, and obey Him.
— Sarah Sundin
It must not content us to take our bodies to church if we leave our hearts at home.
— JC Ryle
True repentance never leads to despair. Its leads home. It leads to grace.
— John Ortberg
Of course you are unworthy. But when do you hope to be worthy? You will be no more worthy at the end than at the beginning. God alone is worthy of Himself, He alone can make us worthy of Him.
— Catherine of Siena
If we give God things in hope that they'll earn us blessings, we're really not doing anything for him. It's for ourselves.
— Timothy Keller
Brokenness is the STRIPPING OF SELF-RELIANCE AND INDEPENDENCE FROM GOD...but he is cast in total dependence upon the grace of God working in and through him.
— Nancy Leigh DeMoss
A big heart is both a clunky and a delicate thing; it doesn't protect itself and it doesn't hide. It stands out, like a baby's fontanel, where you can see the soul pulse through.
— Anne Lamott