Quotes by

Charles Stanley

Im convinced that the man who has learned to meditate upon the Lord will be able to run on his feet and walk in his spirit. Although he may be hurried by his vocation, thats not the issue. The issue is how fast his spirit is going. To slow it down takes a period of time. – Charles Stanley

You cant tell a woman who is called by God to teach that she cannot teach the Word of God… So I think the distinction is that theres a difference between the authority of a pastor and a Bible teacher. – Charles Stanley

I certainly respect other peoples opinions, but I would not vote for a woman to be the pastor of a church. – Charles Stanley

The Scriptures contain many stories of people who waited years or even decades before the Lords promises came to pass. What modern believers can learn from the patience of biblical saints like Abraham, Joseph, David, and Paul is that waiting upon the Lord has eternal rewards. – Charles Stanley

There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, youll stand firm if you stand on His love. – Charles Stanley

I think a lot of people, even Christians, are willing to be satisfied with gaining lots and lots of biblical knowledge – and many people go to Bible studies and dont realize it isnt enough to know whats right, its applying the information and the knowledge that you have. – Charles Stanley

Think about the comfortable feeling you have as you open your front door. Thats but a hint of what well feel some day on arriving at the place our Father has lovingly and personally prepared for us in heaven. We will finally – and permanently – be at home in a way that defies description. – Charles Stanley

On Sunday morning, Im not nervous… I cant wait to tell what God wants me to say. – Charles Stanley

Gods voice is still and quiet and easily buried under an avalanche of clamour. – Charles Stanley

Every test, every trial, every heartache thats been significant, I can turn it over and see how God has turned it into good no matter what. – Charles Stanley

We are either in the process of resisting Gods truth or in the process of being shaped and molded by his truth. – Charles Stanley

When trouble comes, focus on Gods ability to care for you. – Charles Stanley

Since God knows our future, our personalities, and our capacity to listen, He isnt ever going to say more to us than we can deal with at the moment. – Charles Stanley

Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is always there to encourage our hearts and help us understand that Hes sufficient for all of our needs. When I accepted this as an absolute truth in my life, I found that my worrying stopped. – Charles Stanley

The moment someone chooses to trust in Jesus Christ, his sins are wiped away, and he is adopted into Gods family. That individual is set apart as a child of God, with a sacred purpose. – Charles Stanley

Basically, there are two paths you can walk: faith or fear. Its impossible to simultaneously trust God and not trust God. – Charles Stanley

The difficulties we face originate from one of three sources. Some are sent to us by the Lord to test our faith, others are the result of Satans attacks, and still others are due to our own sinful choices. – Charles Stanley

To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, an experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear Gods responses. – Charles Stanley

Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. Theyll stay faithful as long as its safe and doesnt involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going. – Charles Stanley

God has ways of shaking the world when He is at work. He literally caused the ground to quake when Jesus died on the cross. – Charles Stanley