Got some favorite quotes?

[Not Perfect, But Forgiven]

NPBF!!! Your heaven story is absolutely awesome and brought tears to my eyes. This is too good to let it get buried in a quote thread. May I suggest you start a heaven thread with it? Maybe something like, "How do you envision heaven" and invite others to post their ideas about heaven, too? These are tough times and things that help us envision possibilities in heaven are SOOO uplifting!

P.S. You might break it up into several paragraphs. It would not only be easier to read, it would be easier to visualize and absorb the lovely concepts you describe.

I'll do that. I posted it as a free work in the poetry forums. Feel free to use it however. Pass it around if you like, read it in church or bible study. Whatever you want. I'm glad it lifted your spirits sister. All praise be to the Lord.

[Tiger Lily]

I'll do that. I posted it as a free work in the poetry forums. Feel free to use it however. Pass it around if you like, read it in church or bible study. Whatever you want. I'm glad it lifted your spirits sister. All praise be to the Lord.

[Tiger Lily]

The trend in "popular evangelicalism"

-If I see aright, the cross of popular evangelicalism is not the cross of the New Testament. It is, rather, a new bright ornament upon the bosom of a self-assured and carnal Christianity. The old cross slew men, the new cross entertains them. The old cross condemned; the new cross amuses. The old cross destroyed confidence in the flesh; the new cross encourages it. A. W. TOZER

Matt 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'”
Rev 3:15-16 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

[Tiger Lily]

Learning from the biblically wise/righteous

-Mentoring is much more expansive than simply teaching and/or training. It is investing time and prayer. It is building relationships and investing emotionally in the transfer of values and skills and attitudes. T. W. ENGSTROM
-A Bible that's falling apart probably belongs to someone who isn't. CHRISTIAN JOHNSON

Prov 10:14 Wise men store up knowledge . . .
Prov 13:14 The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.
Job 8:8 "Ask the former generations and find out what their fathers learned.”
Job 12:12 “Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?”
Col 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Deut 6:6-7 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Ps 78:4 . . . we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done.
Prov 4:1-2 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Ps 37:30-31 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

[Tiger Lily]

Inspiration for the times we live in

-Remember the steam kettle! Though up to its neck in hot water, it continues to sing. B. WISE

Rom 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Titus 2:13-14 while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

[Tiger Lily]

Rationalizing, ignoring or otherwise being unconcerned with ones sin

- . . . and self-love condoned the fault. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- . . . The greatest of all faults is to be conscious of none. T. CARLYLE

Ps 36:1-4 I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes. In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good. Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.

[Not Perfect, But Forgiven]

A very profound quote Tiger Lily. Nice.

More proverb style quotes:

-For the believer with a personal relationship with Jesus, the only fear is of one's own ignorance of Him.

-To hate those who hate you is human. To love those who love you is human still. To love those who cannot love you is admirable. To love those who refuse to love you is to imitate Christ.

-It is the nature of God to forget that which He has forgiven. It is the nature of man to remind you of that which he has forgiven.

-Only the mind of a Supreme God can comprehend the totally of all human evil and remain unchanged towards His created children.

-God will create children, regret their behaviors, and make a way for them back to Himself. Man will have children, regret their very existence, and make sure they know it while blaming God.

-Irony is watching as the most the publicized Christians receive a polite nod while an unknown nobody receives many crowns. Careful what you consider important to God.

[Tiger Lily]

This one is especially nice, NPBF -- thanks for posting!

-To hate those who hate you is human. To love those who love you is human still. To love those who cannot love you is admirable. To love those who refuse to love you is to imitate Christ.

[Tiger Lily]

The importance of ones thought life

-What repeatedly enters your mind and occupies your mind, eventually shapes your mind, and will ultimately express itself in what you do and who you become. JOHN ORTBERG

Rom 8:5 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.
Ps 119:37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.
James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.
John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
Ps 101:3-4 I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me. Men of perverse heart shall be far from me; I will have nothing to do with evil.
Ps 141:4 Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers . . .
Is 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

[Tiger Lily]

The enemy and part of his strategy

-Satan is not fighting churches; he is joining them. He does more harm by sowing tares than by pulling up wheat. He accomplishes more by imitation than by outright opposition. VANCE HAVNER

2 Cor 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve.

Matt 13:24-30 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds [KJV: tares] among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. "The owner's servants came to him and said, 'Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' "'An enemy did this,' he replied. "The servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' "'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'"

John 10:10 “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy . . . ”
Eph 4:27 and do not give the devil a foothold.
1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

[Tiger Lily]

Foolish arguments

-If you argue with a madman, it is extremely probable that you will get the worst of it; for in many ways his mind moves all the quicker for not being delayed by the things that go with good judgment. G.K. CHESTERTON
-Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience. MARK TWAIN

2 Tim 2:23-26 Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

[Tiger Lily]

Choosing words carefully

It is easier to leave angry words unspoken, than to mend a heart those words have broken. UNK

Prov 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

[Tiger Lily]

How to stop an argument

-If you want to stop an argument, close your mouth. CHARLES SWINDOLL

Prov 26:20-21 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down. As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.

[Tiger Lily]

Self-importance

-A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Matt 20:25-28 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave--just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

[Tiger Lily]

Happy Mother's Day, everyone!

Mothers

-The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom. HENRY WARD BEECHER

Deut 6:5-7 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Prov 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
Prov 31:26-29 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

[Tiger Lily]

Humility and prosperity

-To see a man humble under prosperity is the greatest rarity in the world. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUS

Matt 19:24 "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."

[Tiger Lily]

Perspective: looking back on a long life

-No one ever said at the end of his days; “I have read my BIBLE too much, I have thought of God too much, I have prayed too much, I have been too careful with my soul.” J. C. RYLE, first Anglican bishop of Liverpool

James 1:25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does.
James 4:8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. . . .
1 Thes 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
Is 48:17 This is what the LORD says--your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go."
1 Pet 3:10-12 For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

[Tiger Lily]

Love the Lord? Or love the world?

-Better to love God and die unknown than to love the world and be a hero. ERWIN LUTZER

James 4:4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
Mic 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

[Tiger Lily]

Counting on what doesn't exist

-Don't count your chickens before they are hatched. Old Saying

Eccl 1:15 What is crooked cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted.