Faithful Behavior Quotes

As for antichrist occupying the papal chair, it is evident that a pope living contrary to Christ, like any other perverted person, is called, by common consent, antichrist.

People cheer the Bible, buy the Bible, give the Bible, own the Bible - they just don't actually read the Bible.

The Christian must stand fixed to his principles, and not change his habit; but freely show what countryman he is by his holy constancy in the truth.

All... religions show the same disparity between belief and practice, and each is safe till it tries to exclude the rest.

Beware of the guy praying loudest in the amen corner.

Margaret the Churchwoman, her father the Dissenter, Higgins the Infidel, knelt down together. It did them no harm.

I see little difference in the attitudes of those who consider themselves Christian and those who are openly secular and agnostic. Most Christian citizenship appears to be clearly right here - on this little bit of very unreal estate.

The great guardian principle of all conduct in the church of God is personal responsibility to the Lord.

My experience is that lots of people go to church, sing the songs, tell the story, etc but have profound ambivalence about God.

Can a faith that does nothing be called sincere?

People tend to say Christians are always judging, but the word of God convicts Christians and urges them to obey God's commands.

There is not a greater paradox in nature,--than that so good a religion [as Christianity] should be no better recommended by its professors.

It's not convincing to say you are a child of God if you have none of the characteristics of your Father.

Out of 100 men, one will read the Bible, the other 99 will read the Christian.

I got the nickname 'Deacon' because I didn't swear, didn't drink, went to church, and did quite a bit of speaking in other churches, youth groups, and so forth.

The love of the Bible will show itself in a believer's actions.

There are a good many pious people who are as careful of their religion as of their best service of china, only using it on holy occasions, for fear it should get chipped or flawed in working-day wear.

It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe - the creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor - loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss.

I think that there are deceptive forces out there that will try to lead us away from God, and we really do need to be careful.

I think that most Christians would be better pleased if the Lord did not inquire into their personal affairs too closely. They want Him to save them, to keep them happy, and to take them off to heaven at last, but not to be too inquisitive about their conduct or services.

I think Democrats keep the commandments of the Lord more.

Exhorting his students: Be faithful to the moral principles of your religion.

Your faithfulness makes you trustworthy to God.

The last thing the devil wants you to do is be an obedient Christian.

Do I live as carelessly and worldly as unbelievers while professing to be a follower of Jesus? If so, I am exposing Christianity to ridicule and leading people to speak evil of the holy name by which I am called.