“ One of the most conspicuous modes of escape is alcoholism, which is now a national catastrophe. 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… Billy Graham
“ Many people turn to alcohol to try to drown the [cries] and longings of the soul. Others attempt to quiet the longings of their souls in other ways. Nothing but God ever completely satisfies, because… Billy Graham
“ When the headlines get black and foreboding, the sale of alcohol and barbiturates rises in the country, as millions try to escape from the grim realities of [such] dangers. Billy Graham
“ Some of the most heart-breaking letters I receive are from people who tell how alcohol or drugs have ravaged their lives and destroyed their families. Billy Graham
“ When that glorious day comes, sin and death will be destroyed and Satan will be banished. All the strife and hatred and suffering and death that twist and scar this world will vanish, and the Lord’s P… Billy Graham
“ God will never—never—lead you to do something that is contrary to His written Word, the Bible. Billy Graham
“ God’s holiness demands that sin be punished—but God’s love has provided the way of redemption through Christ. Billy Graham
“ To know the will of God is the highest of all wisdom. Living in the center of God’s will rules out all falseness of religion and puts the stamp of true sincerity upon our service to God. Billy Graham
“ The Bible condemns the use of any substance which alters or distorts our thinking (including alcohol, which was the most common drug in ancient times). Billy Graham
“ God wants us to know His will and He reveals it to us both through the Bible and through the guidance of His Holy Spirit. Seek God’s will when you pray, and He will help you know it. Billy Graham
“ God’s will is that we would be righteous in our living. God is holy, and the whole scheme of redemption has holiness for its goal. Billy Graham
“ The greatest barrier to knowing God’s will is simply that we want to run our own lives. Our problem is that a battle is going on in our hearts—a battle between our wills and God’s will. Billy Graham
“ Each generation becomes more addicted to the sedatives of life, to dull the pain of living. Billy Graham
“ Sometimes it’s best to start moving in the direction you think God may want you to go, and then trust Him to lead you—closing doors He doesn’t want you to go through and opening up others. Billy Graham
“ Do you want to know what God’s will is for you? It is for you to become more and more like Christ. This is spiritual maturity, and if you make this your goal, it will change your life. Billy Graham
“ God’s will is for us to commit our lives to Christ and follow Him. God’s will also is that we avoid sin. Billy Graham
