Quotes about Virtue
Suppose there was no anger, no profanity, no lying, no grumbling or complaining; suppose there were no dirty stories told, no unjust criticism—what a different world this would be!
— Billy Graham
How often do we lie simply because we are trying to build ourselves up in the eyes of others? How often do we gossip because we want to appear "in the know,"or because we are trying to make ourselves appear better than someone else? The Bible's command is clear: ["Have regard for good things in the sight of all men" (Romans 12:17 NKJV)].
— Billy Graham
We have glamorized vice and minimized virtue. We have played down gentleness, manners, and morals—while we have played up rudeness, savagery, and vice . . . and the philosophy of "might is right.
— Billy Graham
Moral living sometimes demands difficult choices. It requires selflessness.
— Billy Graham
Before one can know what is right and wrong, he must first align himself with God. Only then is one in a position to do right.
— Billy Graham
A godlikeness of character is the Christian's proper heritage in this earthly walk.
— Billy Graham
It is unfair to attribute virtues beyond a person's true character.
— Billy Graham
When we do good—even when others are doing wrong—God will bless us.
— Billy Graham
Living the Christian life means striving for holiness.
— Billy Graham
True freedom consists not in the freedom to sin, but the freedom not to sin.
— Billy Graham
Our lives are to be characterized by patience, for it is important in developing the mature, stable character which God wants to produce in His people.
— Billy Graham
Integrity means that we are trustworthy and dependable, and our character is above reproach.
— Billy Graham