D. T. Max Quotes

Men are not really born either hopelessly idle, or preternaturally industrious. They may move in one direction or the other as will or circumstances dictate, but it is open to any man to work.

If you're turned away from one road, there's always another--filled with risk but also adventure. Roads less taken are always the most rewarding ones.

Rick: Can you swim? Evelyn: Well, of course I can swim if the occasion calls for it. Rick: [throwing her overboard] Trust me. It calls for it.

No amount of temporal success can compensate for the loss of God's approval.

A life that is lived without regard to God cannot be called living.

When believers neglect the revealed Word of God, they are likely to turn to silly and unprofitable methods of insight.

Chastening is a mark of affection, not a sign of rejection.

Exposure to false doctrine places a person at risk not just for theological errors but for moral failure.

Our identity as the people of God is marked primarily by our faithfulness in obedience to Him.

What we do in public determines our reputation; what we do in private determines our character.

God's love does not depend on the current spiritual condition of those He loves.

Equal justice under law is a spiritual as well as a civic principle.

Compassion for victims is sometimes forgotten in a misapplied concern for their oppressors and murderers.

Recalling what our lives were like before Jesus Christ entered them will help keep our daily problems in perspective.

The Lord longs to exalt His people as trophies of His work in them.

Although the world places a premium on the latest things, some realities are discovered by looking into the past.

A concern for doctrinal purity should always be based on love of the Lord, not a desire to express spiritual pride.

The spiritual heritage of the godly lives on after they are gone.

God never forgets a promise.

The worship of false gods is always an outgrowth of spiritual deception.

The wise Christian will learn from the spiritual blunders of others.

Only people of proven character should be placed in positions of spiritual leadership.

Prosperity is often the enemy of spiritual development.

Although spiritual growth puts our wills to the test, after the battle has been won, we recognize that the Lord is the true victor in the struggle.

The choice of a mate is crucial because no one has a greater influence on our spiritual lives.

Many people find spiritual growth possible only when times are hard; prosperity tends to promote complacency.

A worshiper's gift makes a statement about the worshiper and his God.

Celebration is best done in the company of others who can rejoice with us over God's goodness.

Our lives will last as long as God has something for us to do.

God's loving discipline brings us face-to-face with our pride.

While catastrophes do enter the lives of godly people, they attach themselves far more to people who reject Him.

Wisdom lies in recognizing the dangers that lie within us and doing battle with them daily.

God is able to transform the hostile intentions of wicked people into blessings for His people.

The person who believes he must earn the right to go through the door of eternal life will miss the mark.

Mental confusion can be the product of divine discipline.

No amount of human willfulness can overcome God's determined love.

A good memory is one of the most precious assets of spiritual living.

God delights to see His people rejoice in what He has provided.

God not only allowed for joyful worship but also commanded it.

The health of marriage and the health of society are bound together; as one goes, so goes the other.

Hearing alone is less effective in learning God's truth than hearing combined with reading.

Before we can pray for God's blessing, we should ask ourselves if our disobedience could hinder his blessing.

Individual believers are not to usurp the role of civil government and judge people who are offensive.

Sometimes believers are hampered in their public effectiveness by limitations that are no fault of their own.

God wants believers to take an interest in the well-being of the society in which they live.

God is concerned that Christians live consistent with their profession even in the seemingly small and insignificant areas of life.

Christians should be among those who speak loudest in defense of civil liberties and the protection of the weak.

God is always near His people, but their sinful behavior may cause His presence to be grievous.

Some duties exist simply because we are part of a larger family or community.

Christians must allow no unclean thing to interfere with a harmonious relationship with Christ.