Values Quotes – Andrew Murray on Holiness
Todays quote is from Andrew Murray, a South African writer, teacher, and Christian pastor.
A thoughtful quote from Murray is:
“It has been well said: no man can expect to make progress in holiness who is not often and long alone with God.”
Wise words from a wise man.
As a differentiating value, Holiness means purity; dedicated to a religious purpose; or associated with a divine power.
Let’s be clear: the source of all holiness is God. So if you want to increase in this value, Murray’s recommendation makes perfect sense. You must spend more time with God.
But how to do that? Here are 3 ways:
- Read the Bible – the more you read God’s word, the more you’ll come to know what really matters to Him.
- Prayer – the more you pour out your heart to God, the more you’ll come to know what needs to change within you.
- Solitude – the more time you spend quietly listening to God, the more you’ll come to know what He would do through you.
Now, if you’re thinking “that’s not me” or “I couldn’t do that” let me encourage you to consider something. One is not born holy nor is suddenly holy because they choose to be. To become holy is a journey. Progress is made step-by-step and day-by-day.
In time, when you experience the purity and power of God, and come to know His purpose for you, then you’ll realize the real benefits of seeking the value of holiness.
Today’s value was selected from the “Devoutness-Purity” category, based on the e-book Developing Your Differentiating Values.
