Inspirational Quotes by Michael Youssef
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing (1:22-25). James is talking about those who read the Bible regularly but whose lives are no different from the lives of unbelievers. They hear sermons, go to midweek Bible studies, and keep a Bible on their nightstand—but the Word of God has no impact or influence on the way they live. They fill their minds with the same filth their worldly counterparts wallow in. They tell the same jokes, use the same filthy speech, they cheat the boss and the government, and maybe even cheat on their spouses. What is the point of reading God’s Word when it has no effect on their daily lives?”
“Jesus taught us that instead of beheading our enemies, we are to pray for our enemies, do good to them, and “turn to them the other cheek”when they mistreat us (Matthew 5:39). We don’t demand that unbelievers convert to Christ at the point of a sword. We appeal to unbelievers to accept God’s mercy and forgiveness through Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20). If they reject our gospel, we don’t slay them—we pray for them and love them. If Allah and Jehovah are the same God, why does Allah speak and act so differently from the God of the Bible?”
“In Christianity, God has promised to avenge attacks against His people. We trust the One who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay” (Romans 12:19 KJV)—but to the Muslim mind, this makes us look like cowards. In Islam, it’s the opposite: the people are commanded to punish insults to the honor of Allah and Muhammad.”
“The Christian message is not an inclusive message that embraces all religions; it’s not a message that there are many paths to the same place. The Christian message is summed up in the brave words of Peter before the Sanhedrin: “Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:11–12).”
“Even when it seems that we’re surrounded by apostates and enemies, even when it seems we’re alone and that everyone around us has defected, we must remember God’s message to Elijah. Listen for the gentle whisper of the Spirit. Remember that God always reserves a remnant of faithful followers for himself. Therefore, stand strong in your faithfulness to the Lord, so that you will always be counted among God’s faithful remnant.”
“In the Koran, Jesus is called Muhammad’s “Lord” (Koran 89:22) and the Truth (Koran 2:91). The Koran also describes Jesus as the “Word” of God (Koran 3:45; 4:171) and a “spirit proceeding from Him” (Koran 4:171).”
“Agape love is the decision to keep loving and seeking the best for someone even when we don’t feel like it, even when that person sins against us.”
“The cross of Christ gave power to the powerless. It gave strength to the weak. It brought salvation to repentant sinners. It brought hope to the hopeless. It gave peace to troubled hearts. What was true then it is still true today.”
“Genuine biblical Christianity does not impose itself on unwilling people at the point of a sword. If you choose to reject Jesus, you’re perfectly free to do so.”
“Islamophobia” is merely a label that radical Muslims use to silence and intimidate anyone who disagrees with them.”
“The first word Palestinian schoolchildren learn in their reading primers is jihad.”
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The peace that Jesus brings is divine peace, the peace of God, the only peace worthy of the name. Divine peace is the only permanent peace. Divine peace is that kind of peace you feel inside even when the world is falling apart all around you.”
“The Quran says that Christians are doomed to destruction for believing that Jesus is the Son of God (Quran 9:30; 19:35–37).”
“To be a genuine Christian, you must believe the claims of Christ.”
“The Koran presents Allah as being forever hidden from humanity. The Bible presents Jehovah as drawing near and seeking us out.”
“Fight those who believe not in Allah nor the Last Day” (Quran 9:29), kill”
“If people can be saved and accepted by God the Father apart from the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross, then why was He crucified?”
“the most dangerous lie is the lie that resembles the truth”. Michael Youssef”
“war alone is not the answer. We must also fight for the hearts and minds of those who would do us harm.”
“The truth that sets us free is this: Jesus is the one and only way to everlasting life.”
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Michael Youssef is the founding pastor of the non-denominational Evangelical Anglican Church of the Apostles based in Atlanta, Georgia and founder of the international preaching ministry, Leading the Way, which he also hosts.
Youssef was born in Assuit, Egypt. The Youssef's came to America in 1977, and in 1978 Michael received a master's degree in theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in California and a Ph.D. from Emory University in social anthropology. Michael served for nearly ten years with the Haggai Institute, traveling around the world more than 32 times, teaching courses in evangelism and church leadership to church leaders.
He founded The Church of The Apostles in 1987 with fewer than 40 adults with the mission to "Equip the Saints and Seek the Lost." The church has since grown to a congregation of over 3000. This church on a hill was the launching pad for Leading the Way's international ministry. He preaches, teaches and exhorts with a straightforward and uncompromising delivery, based on the authority of the inspired, infallible Word of God. His unique, firsthand understanding of the Holy Land, its history and culture, brings the Bible to life for listeners.