The devil tempts us to bring out the worst in us, but the Father tests us to bring out the best in us.

We do not understand and then obey: that is instruction. We obey by faith, and then we understand: that is illumination.

Christ is more concerned about what we do with Him than for Him.

If the only way I can make myself look good is to criticize you, something is seriously wrong with me.

Daniel gave all the glory to God; he took none of it for himself. There is no limit to what God will do for the believer who will let God have all the glory.

When it seems as if God is far away, remind yourself that He is near. Nearness is not a matter of geography. God is everywhere. Nearness is likeness. The more we become like the Lord, the nearer He is to us.

God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.