Prayer is not intended to change God's purpose, nor is it to move Him to form fresh purposes. God has decreed that… — Arthur W. Pink Copy Share Image
My Christmas prayer is that I would remain close to God, and He close to me. With all the suffering in the… — Don Moen Copy Share Image
People will always prefer black-and-white over shades of grey, and so there will always be the temptation to hold overly-simplified beliefs and… — Thomas Gilovich Copy Share Image
the most dangerous temptations are not due to the active, sudden flames of desire, 'the lusts of the flesh,' but to the… — Sigrid Undset Copy Share Image
I think it's important never to look yourself up on Wikipedia. I think the temptation to correct any interesting factual errors would… — Marcus Brigstocke Copy Share Image
Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It's the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation - do what's right and… — Roy Baumeister Copy Share Image
“Despite the weight of the world on my shoulders, the temptation to stop and smell the supernatural roses tugged on my sleeves… — John Corwin Copy Share Image
Tepmtation is common to man but we should not let ourselves be dragged on it. Always ask for GOD's help to win… — Innah Delos Angeles Copy Share Image
It is no wonder you are tempted; on the contrary, it would be something new if you were not, because man's life… — Vincent de Paul Copy Share Image
We build character in order for us to withstand the rigors of combat and resist the temptations to compromise our principles in… — Glen E. Morrell Copy Share Image
It is a human inclination to hope things will work out, despite evidence or doubt to the contrary. A successful manager must… — Hyman Rickover Copy Share Image
So that it must be only by the imagination that Satan has access to the soul, to tempt and delude it, or… — Jonathan Edwards Copy Share Image
I have one reason why you should walk away from that temptation right now. One reason: God. Is. Better. — Francis Chan Copy Share Image
“It happens very often that those whom men esteem highly are more seriously endangered by their own excessive confidence. Hence, for many… — Thomas à Kempis Copy Share Image
“Love may be able to force you into precarious situations, it may lead you into double-edged bonfires and you don't smell the… — Laura Gentile Copy Share Image
Woman is a necessary evil, a natural temptation, a desirable calamity, a domestic peril, a deadly fascination, and a painted ill. — Saint John Chrysostom Copy Share Image
Rise above the deceptions and temptations of the mind. This is your duty. Learn to become wise. Desire nothing, give up all… — Sivananda Copy Share Image
Each temptation leaves us better or worse; neutrality is impossible. — Erwin W. Lutzer Copy Share Image
To appear to be on the inside and know more than others about what is going on is a great temptation for… — Eleanor Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Being a poet is one of the unhealthier jobs--no regular hours, so many temptations! — Elizabeth Bishop Copy Share Image
It is a cheap zeal that reserves its passions to combat only the sins and temptations of others. — D. A. Carson Copy Share Image
I'm glad that I didn't have the Internet when I started writing. I started writing when I was 20 and didn't show… — David Sedaris Copy Share Image
“Relax, my dear,” she whispered. “If you wish to thrive here, you must be open to new ideas.” She drew his hand… — Joseph Moukarzel Copy Share Image
