Elisabeth Elliot

Conformed to the Likeness of Christ – Elisabeth Elliot

The place where we are [at now] is God’s schoolroom, not somewhere else. Here we may be conformed to the likeness of Christ.

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Redemptive work always has suffering – Elisabeth Elliot

There is, in fact, no redemptive work done anywhere without suffering.

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Guidance Demands Obedience – Elisabeth Elliot

Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person’s seemingly small act of obedience! Rest assured: Do what God tells you to do now, and, depend upon it, you will be shown what to do next.

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Vacuum Dreams – Elisabeth Elliot

If your dreams turn to dust. Vacuum.

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You can’t surrender in an instant – Elisabeth Elliot

One does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime.

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Holiness is Mandatory – Elisabeth Elliot

Holiness has never been the driving force of the majority. It is, however, mandatory for anyone who wants to enter the kingdom.

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Obedience is always possible – Elisabeth Elliot

Obedience to God is always possible. It is a deadly error to fall into the notion that when feelings are extremely strong, we can do nothing but act upon them.

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