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Category: Jim Elliot

Most laws condemn the soul and pronounce sentence. The result of the law of my God is perfect. It condemns but forgives. It restores – more than abundantly – what it takes away.

Law, Soul, Perfect

The sound of ‘gentle stillness’ after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.

Wind, Stillness, Sound

It is true that a fellow cannot ignore women – but he can think of them as he ought – as sisters, not as sparring partners.

Think, True, Ignore

We wouldn’t think of rising in the morning without a face-wash, but we often neglect that purgative cleansing of the Word of the Lord. It wakes us up to our responsibility.

Responsibility, Think

God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him.

Best, God, Choice

I only hope that He will let me preach to those who have never heard that name Jesus. What else is worthwhile in this life? I have heard of nothing better. ‘Lord, send me!’

I seek not a long life, but a full one, like you Lord Jesus.

The shiny paint laid on by curiosity’s hand has worn off. What thing better can a man know than the love of Christ, which passes knowledge?

curiosity, education, knowledge

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.

Let not our longing slay the appetite of our living.

living, longing

God always gives his best to those who leave the choice with him

inspirational-quotes

Ah, how many Marahs have been sweetened by a simple, satisfying glimpse of the Tree and the Love which underwent its worst confict there. Yes, the Cross is the tree that sweetens the waters. ‘Love never faileth.

bitterness, god, love, sweetness, the-cross