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Charles Stanley

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Charles Stanley (1932–2023) was an American pastor and author who served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta for over 50 years. Through his In Touch Ministries, Stanley reached a global audience with messages about faith, leadership, and the practical application of biblical principles to everyday life.

“You can't tell a woman who is called by God to teach that she cannot teach the Word of God... So I think the distinction is that there's a difference between the authority of a pastor and a Bible teacher.”

— Charles Stanley

Teacher

All Quotes by Charles Stanley

“You can't tell a woman who is called by God to teach that she cannot teach the Word of God... So I think the distinction is that there's a difference between the authority of a pastor and a Bible teacher.”

— Charles Stanley

Teacher

“Disappointment is inevitable. But to become discouraged, there's a choice I make. God would never discourage me. He would always point me to himself to trust him. Therefore, my discouragement is from Satan. As you go through the emotions that we have, hostility is not from God, bitterness, unforgiveness, all of these are attacks from Satan.”

— Charles Stanley

God

“The time you spend alone with God will transform your character and increase your devotion. Then your integrity and godly behavior in an unbelieving world will make others long to know the Lord.”

— Charles Stanley

Alone

“I certainly respect other people's opinions, but I would not vote for a woman to be the pastor of a church.”

— Charles Stanley

Respect

“Too many Christians have a commitment of convenience. They'll stay faithful as long as it's safe and doesn't involve risk, rejection, or criticism. Instead of standing alone in the face of challenge or temptation, they check to see which way their friends are going.”

— Charles Stanley

Alone

“Hope founded upon a human being, a man-made philosophy or any institution is always misplaced... because these things are unreliable and fleeting.”

— Charles Stanley

Hope

“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.”

— Charles Stanley

Love

“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.”

— Charles Stanley

God

“When God speaks, oftentimes His voice will call for an act of courage on our part.”

— Charles Stanley

Courage

“He wants you all to Himself to put His loving, divine arms around you.”

— Charles Stanley

Faith

“Every test, every trial, every heartache that's been significant, I can turn it over and see how God has turned it into good no matter what.”

— Charles Stanley

God

“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.”

— Charles Stanley

Experience

“Think about the comfortable feeling you have as you open your front door. That's but a hint of what we'll feel some day on arriving at the place our Father has lovingly and personally prepared for us in heaven. We will finally - and permanently - be 'at home' in a way that defies description.”

— Charles Stanley

Home

“I'm convinced that the man who has learned to meditate upon the Lord will be able to run on his feet and walk in his spirit. Although he may be hurried by his vocation, that's not the issue. The issue is how fast his spirit is going. To slow it down takes a period of time.”

— Charles Stanley

Time

“God has ways of shaking the world when He is at work. He literally caused the ground to quake when Jesus died on the cross.”

— Charles Stanley

Work

“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.”

— Charles Stanley

Wisdom

“Since God knows our future, our personalities, and our capacity to listen, He isn't ever going to say more to us than we can deal with at the moment.”

— Charles Stanley

Future

“On Sunday morning, I'm not nervous... I can't wait to tell what God wants me to say.”

— Charles Stanley

God

“Our heavenly Father understands our disappointment, suffering, pain, fear, and doubt. He is always there to encourage our hearts and help us understand that He's sufficient for all of our needs. When I accepted this as an absolute truth in my life, I found that my worrying stopped.”

— Charles Stanley

Fear

“Motherhood is a great honor and privilege, yet it is also synonymous with servanthood. Every day women are called upon to selflessly meet the needs of their families. Whether they are awake at night nursing a baby, spending their time and money on less-than-grateful teenagers, or preparing meals, moms continuously put others before themselves.”

— Charles Stanley

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