“ In thousands of churches [people] are led astray theologically. Thus spiritually and morally they are drifting aimlessly, without compass or guide. Billy Graham
“ In some churches today and on some religious television programs, we see the attempt to make Christianity popular and pleasant. We have taken the cross away and substituted cushions. Billy Graham
“ I am afraid the church is trying to speak out on too many issues that really do not concern the church. There are certain issues we know to be wrong—racial injustice, crime, gambling, dishonesty, porn… Billy Graham
“ Satan] invades the Sunday school, the Bible class, and even the pulpit. He even invades the church under cover of an orthodox vocabulary, emptying sacred terms of their biblical sense. Billy Graham
“ Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate the Christian from the man of the world. In America, for example, churchgoing has become popular, but churchgoing may not necessarily be accompanied by genui… Billy Graham
“ God does communicate with those who are willing to obey Him. He penetrates the dark silence with free, life-giving discoveries in nature, the human conscience, Scripture, and the Person of Jesus Chris… Billy Graham
“ Do not be content to skim through a chapter [of the Bible] merely to satisfy your conscience. Hide the Word of God in your heart. Billy Graham
“ Conscience is a vigilant eye before which each imagination, thought, and act is held up for either censure or approval . . .There is no greater proof of the existence of a moral law and Lawgiver in th… Billy Graham
“ Conscience is the detective that watches the direction of our steps and decries every conscious transgression. Billy Graham
“ God speaks to us through our conscience. This may be a “still small voice” that will not let us go until we do what we know is right . . .we must never silence that inner voice—[but] check what we thi… Billy Graham
“ The church is far greater than [a building or denomination]. It includes the whole family of God—that vast unseen fellowship of men and women throughout the ages who belong to Christ. Paul wrote of “G… Billy Graham
“ It is vitally important for local church leaders to keep in touch with the spiritual state of their members, to discuss their level of biblical knowledge, and to teach them how to study God’s Word and… Billy Graham
“ In our desire to make Christ known and to increase the influence of the church, we are many times prone to think that Christians and the church can be made popular with the unbelieving world. This is… Billy Graham
“ The fiercest storm is taking place in some of our churches—the unbelief and disobedience of God’s Word. Billy Graham
“ When the church begins to entertain the flock and respond to the cult of self—it is diminished to a mere community center. Billy Graham
“ We have become so tolerant and accepting of the world’s ways that it is hard for many in the church to notice the sin much less answer how it crept in. The church is to be in the world, but worldlines… Billy Graham
“ The church should not be pampered but rather prepare for, and expect, persecution—for it is Christ’s body on earth. Billy Graham
“ No church is perfect, but don’t let that discourage you. Someone has said that if you ever find one that is, it will stop being perfect the minute you join! Billy Graham
“ The church is in turmoil today. The church is not to reflect the world but to be a portrait of Jesus Christ. Billy Graham
“ Church is not for pretenders and performers. Church is a place for pastors to preach principles of the faith in order to prepare believers to face the storms of life on the stage of an unbelieving wor… Billy Graham
