A Rattlesnake, if Cornered will become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is -- a biting of oneself. We think we are harming others in holding these spites and hates, but the deeper harm is to ourselves.

The purpose of religion is not so much to get us into heaven, or to keep us out of hell, but to put a little bit of heaven into us, and take the hell out of us. This has always been the greatest responsibility of religion.

When the Christian doesn't find joy on account of his happenings, he can always find joy in spite of them.

Victorious living does not mean freedom from temptation, nor does it mean freedom from mistakes.

I never said the way of Christ is easy. Are you prepared to let go of everything He would not approve?

Being born in a Christian home does not make you a Christian.

The only thing you believe in is the thing you believe in enough to practice. Your creed is your deed.