Quotes about Truth
is good enough? In these times the terms good and God are seemingly synonymous. We believe that what is generally accepted as good must be aligned with God's will. Generosity, humility, and justice are good. Selfishness, arrogance, and cruelty are evil. The distinction seems pretty straightforward. But is that all there is to it? If good is so obvious, why does Hebrews 5:14 teach that we must have discernment to recognize it?
— John Bevere
Most are deceived by and drawn to behavior and things that seem right, good, and wise but are contrary to His wisdom.
— John Bevere
As stewards of the gospel, we have no greater call than to prepare others for eternity with grace and truth. I want you eternally sure.
— John Bevere
If we do not carry God's truth and light to this world, no one will.
— John Bevere
Everything from God is good, but not everything good is from God.
— John Bevere
Not that the heart can be good without knowledge, for without knowledge the heart is empty. But there are two kinds of knowledge: the first is alone in its bare speculation of things, and the second is accompanied by the grace of faith and love, which causes a man to do the will of God from the heart.
— John Bunyan
Indeed, to know is something that pleases talkers and boasters, but to do is that which pleases God.
— John Bunyan
it was not my good frame of heart that made my righteousness better, nor yet my bad frame that made my righteousness worse; for my righteousness was Jesus Christ Himself, the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever
— John Bunyan
On the Day of Judgment , life and death are not determined by the world but by God's wisdom and law
— John Bunyan
For instance, I have seen many cry out against sin in the pulpit who yet abide it well enough in their own heart, home, and manner of life. Potiphar's
— John Bunyan
he had eyes lifted up to Heaven, the best of books in his hand, the law of truth written upon his lips, the world behind his back. He stood as if pleading with men, and a crown of gold hung over his head. Then
— John Bunyan
There is a warning here for true pilgrims. Beware of the talker, but also be careful not to judge too quickly those whom God has blessed with both genuine grace and a fluency to speak of divine mercy in ways more eloquent than others. The proof is in the life-not a perfect life, but a life that both delights in divine truth and magnifies God, the only giver of the sovereign grace that always produces the truly fruitful, fragrant life. 3.
— John Bunyan