Quotes about Purpose
It has always been a mark of decaying civilizations to become obsessed with sex. When people lose their way, their purpose, their will, and their goals, as well as their faith . . . they go "a whoring." It is a form of diversion that requires no thought, no character, and no restraint.
— Billy Graham
Unless men of purpose, integrity, and faith stand together in unswerving loyalty to Jesus Christ, the future of the world is dark indeed.
— Billy Graham
God allows difficulties, inconveniences, trials, and even suffering to come our way for a specific purpose: They help develop the right attitude for the growth of patience.
— Billy Graham
We aren't only called to become Christians; we are also called to be Christians.
— Billy Graham
Our world is obsessed with success. But how does God define success? Success in God's eyes is faithfulness to His calling.
— Billy Graham
Regardless of our cleverness, our achievements, and our gadgets, we are spiritual paupers without God.
— Billy Graham
Hope, like faith and a purpose in life, is medicinal.
— Billy Graham
We are accountable to [God] for the way we use our time.
— Billy Graham
Some years ago I was invited to be on a television talk show with one of the most famous personalities in America. Afterward she took me aside and told of the emptiness in her life. "My beauty is gone," she said, "I am getting old, I'm living on alcohol, and I have nothing to live for.
— Billy Graham
Our youth are desperately searching for purpose and meaning in their lives. They are searching for fulfillment . . . I believe that a return to biblical conversion, faith, and conviction would have a great impact in our day.
— Billy Graham
If there were no heaven and no hell, I would still want to be a Christian because of what it does for our homes and our own families in this life.
— Billy Graham
There is a great identity crisis among students today. Who am I? What is the purpose of life? Where did I come from? Where am I going? The Bible has a direct answer to this great big philosophical question and unless God seals the vacuum among youth today, then some other ideology will, because young people must have a faith. They must believe in something to find fulfillment in their lives.
— Billy Graham