“ The devil has successfully fooled many churches, convincing them to follow the world. Biblical standards have been compromised by convenient social theories. Billy Graham
“ Christ needs people today who are made of martyr stuff! Dare to take a strong, uncompromised stand for Him. Billy Graham
“ One of our most deep-seated fears is that we might be called an “outsider.” This fear has led us down the road to conformity, has put the imprint of “the organization man” on our souls, and has robbed… Billy Graham
“ Too many Christian TV and radio programs have been geared to please, entertain, and gain the favor of the world. The temptation is to compromise, to make the gospel more appealing and attractive. Billy Graham
“ We are to renounce the evil influence of the world, the flesh, and the devil. There can be no parleying, bargaining, compromise, or hesitation. Christ demands total loyalty. Billy Graham
“ Daniel and his companions were tempted to forsake their godly heritage but they refused. They even faced a fiery furnace rather than compromise. Billy Graham
“ If we are at peace with this world, it may be because we have sold out to it and compromised with it. Billy Graham
“ It is important to realize that a person with the gift of discernment can often tell the difference between what is of God and what is not. Such a person can often point out false teachings or false t… Billy Graham
“ Our culture will stand in roaring ovations for the illusionists, escape artists, and magicians. Deception is everything opposite the truth. Billy Graham
“ Believers need the gift of discernment, or at least respect for the opinions of those who have it . . .believers are to test the various spirits and doctrines that abound.Most of all we are to test th… Billy Graham
“ There is a great counterfeiter who adapts himself to every culture, even deceiving true believers at times. He doesn’t charge on the scene clothed in red and wearing a hideous mask but charms his way… Billy Graham
“ The pagan world is still trying to put its stamp of conformity on every follower of Jesus Christ. Every possible pressure is being brought to bear upon Christiansto make them conform to the standards… Billy Graham
“ We see ourselves as self-sufficient, self-important, and self-sustaining. God sees us as dependent, self-centered, and self-deceived. Billy Graham
“ For Satan’s deceptions to be successful, they must be so cunningly devised that his real purpose is concealed by wiles. Billy Graham
“ Satan’s method has often been to imitate God.Satan is still using this form of deception, and often his representatives are being disguised as ministers of righteousness. Billy Graham
“ The underlying principle of all Satan’s tactics is deception. He is a crafty and clever camouflager. Billy Graham
“ Pure hearts will be Christlike. It is God’s desire that we be conformed to the image of His Son. Billy Graham
“ God’s purpose for us is that we ought to beconformed to the image of His Son. The world may exert its pressure to deform us, but we are told to “be transformed” [Romans 12:2 NIV]. Billy Graham
“ It is a tragedy that many of God’s people have conformed themselves to the world and its thinking, rather than being transformed by the renewing of their minds. Billy Graham
“ Thousands of uninstructed Christians are being deceived today.False teachers use high-sounding wordsthat seem like the epitome of scholarship and culture. They are intellectually clever and crafty . .… Billy Graham
