"The Lord would have all His sons and daughters happy, peaceful, and
obedient. Through the exercise of faith, the believer comes into
possession of these blessings. Through faith, every deficiency of
character may be supplied, every defilement cleansed, every fault
corrected, every excellence developed" (The Acts of the Apostles, p.
564).
"With men, this is impossible, but with God all things are possible"
(Matthew 19:26).
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the
joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and
has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God" (Hebrews 12:2).
"For whatsoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the
victory that overcomes the world, even our faith" (1 John 5:4).
"The very time to exercise faith is when we feel destitute of the
Spirit. When thick clouds of darkness seem to hover over the mind, then
is the time to let living faith pierce the darkness and scatter the
clouds. True faith rests on the promises contained in the word of God,
and those only who obey that word can claim its glorious promises"
(Christian Experiences & Teachings, 126).
"But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to
God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who
diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6).
"Now the just shall live by faith: but if anyone draws back, my soul has
no pleasure in him" (Hebrews 10:38).
"Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself,
except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him,
the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."
(John 15:4-5
"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).
"Bring Christ into all that you do. Then your lives will be filled with
brightness and thanksgiving. We need a deeper faith. (AUCR Nov.15,1903)