This quote by D.L. Moody highlights the powerful influence of a person's character and behavior in representing their faith. Moody suggests that while very few may directly engage with religious texts like the Bible, the vast majority will instead "read" or judge Christianity through the actions and attitudes of its followers. It emphasizes the responsibility of believers to live authentically and ethically, as their lives serve as a testimony that can either attract others to the faith or repel them. Essentially, Moody reminds us that the embodiment of Christian principles in daily life often speaks louder than words, making personal conduct pivotal in shaping the perception of Christianity.
“Why is it that many Christians are cold? Because they are all the time receiving, never giving out anything.”
“The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.”
“Let every professed Christian ask, Where am I in the sight of God? Is my heart loyal to the King of heaven?”
“I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of selfishness and ambition and self-seeking and everything that is contrary to God's law, the Holy Spirit will come and fill every corner of our hearts; but if we are full of pride and conceit, ambition and self-seeking, pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God. I also believe that many a man is praying to God to fill him, when he is full already with something else. Before we pray that God would fill us, I believe we ought to pray that He would empty us. There must be a n emptying before there can be a filling; and when the heart is turned upside down, and everything that is contrary to God is turned out, then the Spirit will come...”
“If you can't see His way past the tears, trust His heart.”
“He who kneels the most, stands the best.”