Quotes about Conviction

Faith is never identical with piety.

The best theology would need no advocates; it would prove itself.

Faith is never identical with "piety" even if it were the purest and finest.

Everyone who has to contend with unbelief should be advised that he ought not to take his own unbelief too seriously.

Rhetoric uses syllogisms and other suasions to bring about a change of heart and of mind.

The refusal to take sides on great moral issues is itself a decision. It is a silent acquiescence to evil. The Tragedy of our time is that those who still believe in honesty lack fire and conviction, while those who believe in dishonesty are full of passionate conviction.

We must not get caught up in an emotional reaction against such phrases as 'believing on authority' ... Everything depends on the character of the authority and the character of believing.

There is room for a humble and courageous defence of Christianity. The combination of humility and courage is the combination that Christianity in our day sorely needs.

Does your Christian (partner) pray? ... if not, you'll walk through life without the person who knows you most lifting you up in prayerful support. You'll be the only one supporting your kids in prayer. You'll be married to someone who isn't opening themselves up to gods conviction encouragement and support.

It's not that we don't know the principles of righteousness. The issue is whether we have the courage to act on them.

The higher the intelligence, the more faith, and the less credulity; Gabriel rejects more than we, but out-believes us all.

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all others because you were born in it.