As Christians, we know this earthly realm is full of darkness and sin. That can make it difficult to navigate the biblical principle of living in the world, but not of the world. We are still to share our faith with those who don’t know Him, however. If we fix our eyes on Jesus, study the Bible, and surround ourselves with other Christians, the load can be lighter and we may more easily feel God directing our steps. Billy Graham often spoke on “the world” and how Christians should navigate it. His messages—built on the Word of God—can help guide us as we seek to live in God’s will.

Read 10 quotes from Billy Graham on the world:

• “Our chaotic, confused world has no greater need than to hear the Gospel truth.” from Storm Warning

• “We have a mandate to speak out against ‘the sin that so easily entangles’ [Hebrews 12:1 NIV]; for though we are not of the world, we are still in it.” from Storm Warning

• “While we’re looking up to see the rainbow—God’s promises—we’re ignoring floodwaters rising. While we’re looking down to see how close we can get to the edge of the world without being trapped by Satan, we’re taking our eyes off of Christ.” from Storm Warning

• “When we come to Christ, God calls us out of this world’s sin and confusion. But then He sends us back into the world—not to share any longer in its sin and spiritual darkness, but to bear witness to the light of Christ.” from The Journey

• “How do we counter the trend of worldliness? We must saturate our minds, hearts, and souls with God’s Word. The Bible says, ‘Train yourself to be godly’ (1 Timothy 4:7).” from Storm Warning

• “The world may argue against a creed, but it cannot argue against changed lives.” from World Aflame

• “There are no new sins—only new sinners.
  There are no new crimes—only new criminals.
  No new evils—only new evildoers.
  No new pleasures—only new pleasure seekers.
  We must distinguish between wholesome, God-ordained pleasure and sinful, worldly pleasure.”
  from Decision magazine

• “The Christian hope is based on two worlds—this world and the next. When these two worlds are in view, we are adequately prepared for a full life here. The Christian has the hope of a life of joy, peace, and outgoing love in the midst of a world of trouble. The Christian has the hope of better living conditions as a result of Christian influence in any society or community. However, the Christian’s great and ultimate hope is in the world to come.” from World Aflame

• “My home is in heaven. I’m just traveling through this world.”

• “We don’t live in an ideal world, but in a world dominated by sinful, selfish desires.” from The Billy Graham Christian Worker’s Handbook

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