Evangelical faith without Christian ethics is a travesty on the gospel. V. Raymond Edman More Quotes by V. Raymond Edman More Quotes From V. Raymond Edman Don’t question in the dark what God showed you in the light. V. Raymond Edman light god dark I had utterly abandoned myself to Him. Could any choice be as wonderful as His will? Could any place be safer than the center of His will? Did not He assure me by His very presence that His thoughts toward us are good, and not evil? Death to my own plans and desires was almost deliriously delightful. Everything was laid at His nail-scarred feet, life or death, health or illness, appreciation by others or misunderstanding, success or failure as measured by human standards. Only He himself mattered. V. Raymond Edman evil feet appreciation The meek are positive and often colorful characters. They are not self-assertive nor self-seeking, to be sure, but rather they are unselfish and uncomplaining, genuinely interested in the welfare of others, creating opportunities to be of service to them, submissive in the face of injuries and insults, silent in the accidents and adversities of life, and bearing with equanimity the infamies and injustices heaped upon them. V. Raymond Edman adversity opportunity character It is always too soon to quit. V. Raymond Edman quitting Meekness is marked by silence in the face of abuse and infamy, by submission to God's way, which is higher than our way as heaven is higher than the earth, by submissiveness to others for their welfare. It is the source of inexpressible joy and contentment. V. Raymond Edman submission-to-god silence joy Faith makes the uplook good, the outlook bright, the inlook favorable, and the future glorious. V. Raymond Edman bright-future outlook glorious
