George Whitefield Quotes

The book is my Bible.

On Sunday morning, I'm not nervous... I can't wait to tell what God wants me to say.

The Word of God is so much broader than people are giving it credit for. Look at Proverbs, a book written on how to live.

The Bible is not man's word about God, but God's word about man.

Sometimes I, as a public official, turn to Scripture or hymns - especially hymns, because sometimes we Catholics don't have the Scriptures memorized like we should - to help me explain a public policy position or an idea or to be able to articulate it better when you're talking about justice or mercy or compassion.

Preserve the sayings of those people who are indifferent to the world. They say only that which God wishes them to say.

I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by those who were inspired. I study the Bible daily.

Let us be very careful that we never exalt any minister, or sermon, or book, or friend above the Word of God.

My father has always prayed that his words would reflect God's standard of truth as the basis to claim, 'I have given them Your word' (John 17:14). In this book, I believe you will see that he has faithfully spoken God's Word that quenches the thirst of those seeking to draw from the wellsprings of Life. It is highly meaningful to see these statements now collected in one volume.

We give credit to human wisdom when we should give credit to the divine guidance of God being exhibited through childlike people who were “foolish” enough to trust God’s wisdom and His supernatural equipment.

Anything good that we do is because of God. Whenever we get our eyes off of Him we crash and burn.

When we are at our wits' end for an answer, then the Holy Spirit can give us an answer. But how can He give us an answer when we are still well supplied with all sorts of answers of our own?

Most of you live your life on flimsy little songs, not upon the word of God.

The word of God is the Christian soul's best weapon, and it is essential to have it with him always. In doubt it decides, in consultation it directs; in anxiety it reassures; in sorrow it comforts; in failure it encourages; in defense it protects; in offense it is mightier than the mighty.

When you are in the dark, listen, and God will give you a very precious message.

Scriptures are like packets of light that illuminate our minds and give place to guidance and inspiration from on high.

All Christian life is to be measured by Scripture; by every word thereof.

It is better to preach five words of God’s Word than five million words of man’s wisdom.

Don't think so much about who is for or against you, rather give all your care, that God be with you in everything you do.

Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle the day's work that he charges you with, and he will give you the power to accomplish it.

As a general rule, those truths which we highly relish, and which shed a degree of practical light upon the things which we are required to give up for God, are leadings of Divine grace, which we should follow without hesitation.

America was born to exemplify that devotion to the elements of righteousness which are derived from the revelations of the Holy Scripture.

If the Qur'an was the word of God, it had been dictated on a very bad day.

Engage with the Bible. Meditate on it day and night. Think and rethink about God's Word. Let it be your guide. Make it your go-to book for questions. Let it be the ultimate authority in your life.

God's Word brought me peace and a desire for a relationship with Him. I found that questioning Him and searching for answers through Scripture helped me grow and gave me direction. Now my faith in Christ is what gives me confidence for the future. I know that through both good times and bad, He is faithful and will watch over me.