No one whose first concern is feeling good can be a disciple. We are called to carry a cross and to glorify God.
Elisabeth ElliotHoliness has never been the driving force of the majority. It is, however, mandatory for anyone who wants to enter the kingdom.
Elisabeth ElliotThe husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the Head of the Church. And the wife is there to bless and support and help him.
Elisabeth ElliotIf God gave it to me," we say "it's mine. I can do what I want with it." No. The truth is that it is ours to thank Him for and ours to offer back to Him, ours to relinquish, ours to lose, ours to let go of - if we want to find our true selves, if we want real Life, if our hearts are set on glory.
Elisabeth Elliot