“The miracle of the ministry is that God handpicked us to be his representatives to this generation.”1
“God moves into our lives by divine design, to periodically disturb our equilibrium. That’s how he develops us.”
“My great concern for you in life is not that you will fail, but that you will succeed in doing the wrong things.”
“It is not about where you are but in what direction you’re moving. God is into character, not credentials.”
“The will of God is found in the Word of God. The more a person grows, the more he begins to think instinctively and habitually from a divine perspective.”
“People tell me they want to make the Bible relevant. Nonsense. The Bible’s already relevant. You’re the one that’s irrelevant!”
“So it is with scripture. The word of God is there, able to transform your life. But you must probe for it. You have to penetrate the surface with more than just a cursory glance.”
“Show me a man’s closest companions and I can make a fairly accurate guess as to what sort of man he is, as well as what sort of man he is likely to become.”
“Bible study is essential to spiritual maturity.”
“Has it ever occurred to you that love is the greatest positive force in existence?”
“The question is, do you want to know Him intimately?”
“The ultimate aim of Bible study is to know God.”
“Scripture does not yield its fruit to the lazy. Like any other discipline of life, Bible study pays off in proportion to how much of an effort you make. The greater the investment, the greater the reward.”
“The ultimate benefit of firsthand Bible study is that you will fall in love with the Author.”
“We must study the Bible. It’s not an option—it’s an essential.”
1 All of the following quotes are from the websites below:
Howard G. Hendricks Quotes (Author of Living By the Book)
TOP 25 QUOTES BY HOWARD G. HENDRICKS (of 88) | A-Z Quotes
Top 80 Howard G. Hendricks Quotes (2025 Update) – QuoteFancy