Dwight L. Moody (1837–1899) wasn’t just a preacher—he was a movement. Known for his passionate evangelism, deep humility, and heart for the everyday person, Moody left an indelible mark on both America and the world. Though he lived in the 19th century, his words still strike at the heart of faith, purpose, and Christian living today.
Here are 15 timeless quotes from D. L. Moody that still inspire, challenge, and comfort:
- “Faith makes all things possible… love makes all things easy.”
- “Character is what you are in the dark.”
- “God doesn’t seek for golden vessels, and does not ask for silver ones, but He must have clean ones.”
- “I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have ever met.”
- “The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.”
- “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.”
- “The world does not understand theology or dogma, but it understands love and sympathy.”
- “We can stand affliction better than we can prosperity, for in prosperity we forget God.”
- “A man ought to live so that everybody knows he is a Christian… and most of all, his family ought to know.”
- “There are many of us that are willing to do great things for the Lord, but few of us are willing to do little things.”
- “I never saw a useful Christian who was not a student of the Bible.”
- “Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.”
- “You may find hundreds of faultfinders among professed Christians; but all their criticism will not lead one solitary soul to Christ.”
- “Lighthouses don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shining—they just shine.”
- “The best way to revive a church is to build a fire in the pulpit.”
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