If revival is being withheld from us it is because some idol remains still enthroned; because we still insist in placing our reliance in human schemes; because we still refuse to face the unchangeable truth that, ‘It is not by might, but by My Spirit.’
– Jonathan Goforth
Revival | The Holy Spirit
We have a strong feeling that sins committed before conversion are under the blood of God’s Holy Son and never should be confessed. To do so is to bring dishonor upon His Calvary sacrifice.
– Jonathan Goforth
Confession | Conversion
We believe, too, that as regards secret sin, i.e. sin which is known only to the individual soul and God, to confess it at the private altar is, as a rule, sufficient to ensure pardon and cleansing.
– Jonathan Goforth
Confession
Seek to give much — expect nothing.
– Jonathan Goforth
Giving
Put the very best construction on the actions of others.
– Jonathan Goforth
Achievement
Seek each day to do or say something to further Christianity among the heathen.
– Jonathan Goforth
Missions
All the resources of the Godhead are at our disposal!
– Jonathan Goforth
God
Who am I that I should urge these missionaries to confess their sins in public, when, for all I know, they may be living nearer to God than I am? The Spirit of God does not need me to act as His detective.
– Jonathan Goforth
Confession
It is vain for us to pray while conscious that we have injured another. Let us first make amends to the injured one before we dare approach God at either the private or the public altar.
– Jonathan Goforth
Relationships | Forgiveness
Never let a day pass without at least a quarter of an hour spent in the study of the Bible.
– Jonathan Goforth
The Bible
As regards public sins, experience has shown us that these can only be swept away by public confession. True, this amounts to crucifixion; but by our willful disobedience we have put the Lord of Glory to an open shame, and it is the price that we must pay.
– Jonathan Goforth
Sin | Confession
In all things seek to know God’s Will and when known obey at any cost.
– Jonathan Goforth
Obedience