Quotes about Focus
The Lord said, 'Look unto me in every thought' (D&C 6:36). Looking unto the Lord every thought is the only possible way we can be the manner of men and women we ought to be
— Ezra Taft Benson
Most of all, let the Word of God fill you and renew your mind every day. When our minds are on Christ, Satan has little room to maneuver.
— Billy Graham
We are so caught up with the affairs of this life we give little attention to eternity.
— Billy Graham
Everyone has temptations but some folks entertain them . . .Get your eyes off the temptation and onto Christ!
— Billy Graham
Many churches have their eyes on the culture instead of on Christ. Many pastors preach on common unity instead of calling the community to repent.
— Billy Graham
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.
— Billy Graham
God does not need our money. He owns everything, including "our" money. What He wants [us] to discover is where our central focus of worship lies. Is that focus on God or our money?
— Billy Graham
Sin diverts some. Pleasure diverts others. Social service and "religious" activity divert others. We are told to be occupied with Jesus Christ Himself.
— Billy Graham
Don't savor temptations; don't dwell on them or toy with them or replay them over and over in your mind. The more you think about a particular temptation, the more enticing it becomes.
— Billy Graham
Don't let the burdens and hardships of this life distract you or discourage you, but keep your eyes firmly fixed on what God has promised at the end of our journey: heaven itself.
— Billy Graham
In character-building and in living the Christian life, concentration is important. The [person] who has a general interest in everything usually isn't too good at anything.
— Billy Graham
Some evangelists spend too much time thinking and even planning about how to achieve visible results. This is an easy trap to fall into.
— Billy Graham