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Charles Stanley, born on September 25, 1932, is a renowned pastor known for his profound spiritual teachings and extensive audience reach through television, radio, and books.

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Famous Charles Stanley Quotes

“Dealing with adversity is like preparing for surgery. By putting our faith in what the doctor has said, we believe we will be better off if we have the surgery. But that does not make it any less painful. By submitting to the hand of a surgeon, we are saying that our ultimate goal is health, even at the cost of pain. Adversity is the same way. It is a means to an end. It is God's tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.”

Source: How to Handle Adversity

“If you have an anxiety lay it down before The Lord”

Ifs Lord Anxiety Lays

Author:Charles Stanley

“If you put your faith in yourself and your abilities, intellect and dreams, then your foundation is only as strong as you are.”

Ifs Dream Strong Ability Foundation Intellect Faith In Yourself

Book:Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and Purpose

Source: Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and Purpose

“Stop for a minute and think about how you typically interact with God. If prayer time is dominated by your own talking, some adjustments may be in order. Just as the Lord spoke to David, God also has many things to say to you, if you'll simply let Him speak.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“If we walk in the Spirit daily, surrendered to His power, we have the right to expect anything we need to hear from God. The Holy Spirit living within us and speaking to us ought to be the natural, normal lifestyle of believers.”

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Book:How to Listen to God

Source: How to Listen to God

“There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, you'll stand firm if you stand on His love.”

“If you tell God 'no' because He won't explain the reason He wants you to do something, you are actually hindering His blessing. But when you say 'yes' to Him, all of heaven opens to pour out His goodness and reward your obedience.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“One of Satan's most deceptive and powerful ways of defeating us is to get us to believe a lie. And the biggest lie is that there are no consequences to our own doing. Satan will give you whatever you ask for if it will lead you where he ultimately wants you.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“If we have built on the fragile cornerstones of human wisdom, pride, and conditional love, things may look good for a while, but a weak foundation causes collapse when storms hit.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“To have God speak to the heart is a majestic experience, an experience that people may miss if they monopolize the conversation and never pause to hear God's responses.”

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Book:How to Listen to God

Source: How to Listen to God

“If the Lord says to give more than you think you are able to give, know that He will provide for you. Whether things are sailing smoothly or the bottom has dropped out, He is always trustworthy. You can count on Almighty God to keep His everlasting Word.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“One of the important things about temptation is, if I'm going to deal with it I'm going to have to recognize, this is an area of weakness in my life. I have been tempted here before and before and before.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“If we rationalize our problems when He points them out, we will spend less and less time meditating because we won't want to face God in that area of our lives.”

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Book:How to Listen to God

Source: How to Listen to God

“(Discouragement) Can be temporary-or it can destroy our life. The choice is ours. If we refuse to deal with discouragement head-on, we are opening the door for it to completely dominate our life.”

Ifs Choices Deals Our Lives Doors Refuse Opening Temporary Discouragement

Author:Charles Stanley

“If the church marries herself to the spirit of the times, she will find herself a widow in the next generation.”

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Author:Charles Stanley

“If God has positioned us in a certain place, we must leave all the details to Him.”

Ifs Certain Details

Book:God's Solutions for Your Life

Source: God's Solutions for Your Life

“If a person becomes content with what is average, minimally acceptable, or satisfactory, she will rarely exert the effort or work toward something that is truly excellent or outstanding.”

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Book:How to Reach Your Full Potential for God: Never Settle for Less than His Best

Source: How to Reach Your Full Potential for God: Never Settle for Less than His Best

“The blood that poured from Christ's wounds bought your salvation. If you want to truly value what He did, think of Him hanging on that cross just for you. With that thought in your mind, consider how you should live. He gave Himself freely for you; are you giving yourself fully to Him?”

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Author:Charles Stanley

About the Author

Born: September 25, 1932
Known for: Pastor
Quotes: 169

Books & Sources

How to Listen to GodRelated source material

How to Handle AdversityRelated source material

Charles Stanley's Handbook for Christian Living: Biblical Answers to Life's Tough QuestionsRelated source material

NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, eBookRelated source material

Handle with Prayer: Unwrap the Source of God's Strength for LivingRelated source material

In Step With God: Understanding His Ways and Plans for Your LifeRelated source material

Landmines in the Path of the Believer: Avoiding the Hidden DangersRelated source material

Living the Extraordinary Life: Nine Principles to Discover ItRelated source material

Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and PurposeRelated source material

Turning the Tide: Real Hope, Real ChangeRelated source material

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