Quotes about Foundation
It's not that there aren't a million other things to learn about God, but He says you've got to start with the fear of the Lord because that's the beginning of wisdom.
- Francis Chan
Without roots a tree, no matter how tall, cannot stand.
- Matshona Dhliwayo
The roots of the strongest tree grow deep.
- Matshona Dhliwayo
The Book of Mormon is the 'keystone' of our religion, and the Doctrine and Covenants is the 'capstone,' with continuing latter day revelation. The Lord has placed His stamp of approval on both the keystone and the capstone.
- Ezra Taft Benson
A man who is well grounded in the testimonies of the Scripture is the bulwark of the Church.
- St. Jerome
There is but one fountain of comfort for a man drawing near to his end, and that is the Bible. ...All comfort from any other source is a house built upon sand.
- JC Ryle
For how can a man stand, unless he have something sure under his feet. Can a man tread the unstable water all his life, and call that standing? Better give in and drown at once.
- DH Lawrence
I put the Scriptures above all the sayings of the fathers, angels, men and devils. Here I take my stand.
- Martin Luther
Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. (Isaiah 28:14—15)
- Terry James
Fear is the foundation of safety.
- Tertullian
The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
- Thomas a Kempis
The highest does not stand without the lowest.
- Thomas a Kempis