Quotes about Enthusiasm

It's faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes a life worth living.

Every pursuit is great when greatly pursued.

No enthusiasm will ever stand the strain that Jesus Christ will put upon His worker, only one thing will, and that is a personal relationship to Himself which has gone through the mill of His spring-cleaning until there is only one purpose left--I am here for God to send me where He will.

No amount of enthusiasm will ever stand up to the strain that Jesus Christ will put upon His servant. Only one thing will bear the strain, and that is a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Himself—a relationship that has been examined, purified, and tested until only one purpose remains and I can truly say, "I am here for God to send me where He will." Everything else may become blurred, but this relationship with Jesus Christ must never be.

Faith in active opposition to common sense is mistaken enthusiasm and narrow-mindedness, and common sense in opposition to faith demonstrates a mistaken reliance on reason as the basis for truth. The life of faith brings the two of these into the proper relationship.

saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.

Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

I have come to ignite a fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.