Give us an intense distaste for things that displease You and a renewed pleasure in things that bring You honor and magnify Your truth.
Charles R. SwindollWouldn't you like to contribute to an event that is part of Christ's own prediction, "I will build my church"?
Charles R. SwindollLike sin itself, Satan appeals to the senses. He originated and perfected the art of disguising evil as good.
Charles R. SwindollYou and I can become so dedicated to the will of God, we can be so driven by a false sense of purpose, that we might inadvertently take matters into our own hands and leave God completely out of the loop.
Charles R. SwindollFortunately Jesus didn't leave [the disciples]-or any of us-without hope or direction. Where we fail, Jesus succeeded. The only One who as able to recognize and follow His purpose from the beginning was Jesus. He alone was able to obey consistently and please God completely. And His divine mission was to make a way for each of us to do the same.
Charles R. Swindoll