Bill Johnson Quotes - Page 6

Most Christians with bitterness have a need to justify their sin. They usually do so with virtuous names for the sin like discernment, wisdom, etc. They attract people with complaints as it confirms their “discernment.

In my own pursuit of God, I often became preoccupied with ME! It was easy to think that being constantly aware of my faults and weakness was humility. It’s not! If I’m the main subject, talking incessantly about my weaknesses, I have entered into the most subtle form of pride.

The way you think either expresses or undermines faith.

The favor of God does not bless self-promotion

Skills can be taught. It's tough to teach heart. Talent is fairly common.

The journey makes things valuable not the title. Learn to enjoy and value the process of what God is doing.

While it takes at least two to reconcile, it only takes one to forgive.

A private victory leads to a public victory and a corporate blessing, because God turns His face toward those who will demonstrate character when no one is looking.

The devil considers all misplaced trust as devil worship, for he hides himself in its shadows.

Most closed heavens for the Christian are between his ears. Believing a lie empowers the liar.

A powerless church has nothing for the devil to counterfeit.

Jesus is the most normal Christian in the Bible.

We must dream so big that without the support that comes through favor with God and man, we could never accomplish what is in our hearts.

Presence always wins out over principles.

As a forgiven son, I am justified, cleansed, washed clean. This is a greater reality than my sinful past.

If you make history with God, He'll make history with you

We have been given the privilege to host this presence. The Holy Spirit is in me for my sake but he is upon me for yours.

It’s in the environment of worship that we learn things that go way beyond what our intellect can grasp

Living in regret will become your biggest regret.

Just because you are going to Heaven doesn't mean you have Heaven established in you. Success is Heaven on earth.

If we really knew who God created us to be we would never want to be someone else.

Grace is the atmosphere created by love that makes faith the only reasonable response

We always become like the one we worship!

Evangelism, in its purist form, is an overflow of worship.

Christianity was never meant to be defined by its disciplines, but by its passions.