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Good Things Are Costly
Good Things Are Costly By Billy Graham • November 12, 2016 In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. —John 16:33 You should not expect the easy way, for if you do you are certainly destined for disappointment. Any person who knows the Bible knows that the Christian life is likened to an athletic contest or to warfare, and neither one is easy. Jesus warned His followers to count carefully the…
The Responsibility of Discipleship
The Responsibility of Discipleship By Billy Graham • September 3, 2016 Even while we were still there with you we gave you this rule: ‘He who does not work shall not eat.’ —2 Thessalonians 3:10 (TLB) One of the Christian’s responsibilities in following Christ is to have a new attitude toward work. So many young people want Christ without responsibility. Jesus was not a drop-out. As a carpenter, He worked hard with His hands. The Apostle Paul made tents for…
Sufficient to Meet Your Needs
Sufficient to Meet Your Needs By Billy Graham • July 23, 2016 I am with you, that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people. —2 Corinthians 12:9 (TLB) A director of a camp whose purpose is to lead young hoodlums to Christ says, “Being a Christian is the toughest thing in the world. What’s tougher than loving your enemy?” One boy, who developed into a rugged disciple of Christ at this camp, said, “In this…