Quotes about Pursuit
Now you, man of God, run from these things; but pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11
— Beth Moore
Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven" (Matt. 16:17). Do you realize that if you know the true identity of Jesus Christ, no preacher or teacher revealed it to you? The Father of all creation, the God who sits on the throne of the universe, pursued you and chose to reveal His Son to you. Remember that the next time you feel insignificant.
— Beth Moore
Sometimes ministry can be the biggest distraction to the pursuit of true intimacy with God
— Beth Moore
Our salvation is a free gift of grace that demanded the work of Jesus alone. God made sure, however, that much of our fulfillment would involve the glorious pursuit of God and His goals so our souls would be filled and thrilled in the constant discoveries. God is sovereign, Dear One. And when all is said and done, He knows what will thrill us the most.
— Beth Moore
Salvation is a gift. Godliness is the pursuit.
— Beth Moore
The word 'seek' means to go in search of, try to discover, try to acquire. It requires an active, assertive approach to life.
— Joseph Wirthlin
In my view, the amateur does not love the game enough. If he did, he would not pursue it as a sideline, distinct from his "real" vocation.
— Steven Pressfield
I think everyone who gets to have dreams should reach for them. I want to help you reach.
— Susan May Warren
True purity, however, is a direction, a persistent, determined pursuit of righteousness. This direction starts in the heart, and we express it in a lifestyle that flees opportunities for compromise.
— Joshua Harris
Strive for excellence, not perfection, because we don't live in a perfect world.
— Joyce Meyer
Only those who are forgiven and who are willing to forgive will be capable of relentlessly pursuing justice without falling into the temptations to pervert it into injustice" (Exclusion and Embrace, 123).
— Fleming Rutledge
Make it your goal to become more like Christ by refusing to let sin have its way, and pursuing instead that which is pure and good in the sight of God.
— Billy Graham