Jim Elliot Quotes

Feast of Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr, the man who will not act until he knows all will never act at all.

Jim Elliot



God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with him.

Jim Elliot



Grieve not, then, if your sons seem to desert you, but rejoice, rather, seeing the will of God done gladly.

Jim Elliot



He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.

Jim Elliot



I many no longer depend on pleasant impulses to bring me before the Lord. I must rather response to principles I know to be right, whether I feel them to be enjoyable or not.

Jim Elliot



It is true that a fellow cannot ignore women - but he can think of them as he ought - as sisters, not as sparring partners.

Jim Elliot



Most laws condemn the soul and pronounce sentence. The result of the law of my God is perfect. It condemns but forgives. It restores - more than abundantly - what it takes away.

Jim Elliot



Ninety-five percent of our wool is going to China.

Jim Elliot



The sound of 'gentle stillness' after all the thunder and wind have passed will the ultimate Word from God.

Jim Elliot



Wherever you are - be all there.

Jim Elliot