I tremble because of the sufferings of those persecuted in different lands. I tremble thinking about the eternal destiny of their torturers. I tremble for Western Christians who don't help their persecuted brethren. In the depth of my heart, I would like to keep the beauty of my own vineyard and not be involved in such a huge fight. I would like so much to be somewhere in quietness and rest. But it is not possible... The quietness and rest for which I long would be an escape from reality and dangerous for my soul... The West sleeps and must be awakened to see the plight of the captive nations.
Richard WurmbrandWe should never stop at having won a soul for Christ. By this, we have done only half the work. Every soul won for Christ must be made to be a soul-winner.
Richard WurmbrandI have found truly jubilant Christians only in the Bible, in the Underground Church and in prison.
Richard WurmbrandOur conscience illuminated by the Holy Spirit as we search the Scriptures will show us in every circumstance the right way.
Richard WurmbrandA flower, if you bruise it under your feet, rewards you by giving you its perfume.
Richard WurmbrandWhen Chrisยญtians in free countries win a soul for Christ, the new believer may become a member of a quietly living church. But when those in captive nations win someone, we know that he may have to go to prison and that his children may become orยญphans. The joy of having brought someone to Christ is always mixed with this feeling that there is a price that must be paid.
Richard WurmbrandIt must be understood that there are no nominal, halfhearted, lukewarm Christians in Russia or China. The price Christians pay is far too great. The next point to remember is that persecution has always produced a better Christian - a witnessing Christian, a soul-winning Christian. Communist persecution has backfired and produced serious, dedicated Christians such as are rarely seen in free lands. These people cannot understand how anyone can be a Christian and not want to win every soul they meet.
Richard Wurmbrand