It's tough to find a more zealous and sincere evangelist. Some of his best quotes are still stuck in my head. And I wrote that paper about 25 years ago.
Consider some quotes by D.L. Moody:
Character is what you are in the dark. (St. John of the Cross would like this one)
The world does not understand theology or dogma, but it understands love and sympathy. (Blessed Mother Teresa would love this one)
There are many of us that are willing to do great things for the Lord, but few of us are willing to do little things. (St. Therese would love this one)
I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have ever met! (St. Augustine would like this one)
The world has yet to see what God can do with one man who is fully committed to Him.
To this, the saints would say, "Ah, but you are mistaken, Mr. Moody. The world has seen what God can do with one man who is wholly committed to him. His name is Jesus Christ. And He is fully God and fully man. And furthermore, anyone who wants to be counted in that great communion of saints must pick up his own cross and follow. For you see, all of God's saints have learned this one thing: to become a saint one must die to self completely, so that Christ can live in him.
So, the truth of the matter is that Christ set the standard. And many have followed in His steps. Try looking at the Lives of the Saints, and you will realize that the world has seen what God can do with those who are wholly committed to him.
Go and do likewise.
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