Inspirational Quotes on Compromise

“There are hours when the Church must say NO to those who should ask communion with her, in the doing of her work, upon the basis of compromise.”

“The creation message has matured over the past three decades, as the discernment and understanding of creationist leaders has matured. More and more, the emphasis is on the foundational issue: compromise of Genesis ultimately undermines the gospel itself.”

“Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf; is better than a whole loaf.”

“Peace between good and evil is an impossibility; the very pretence of it would, in fact, be the triumph of the powers of darkness.”

“The chief danger of the Church today is that it is trying to get on the same side as the world, instead of turning the world upside down. Our Master expects us to accomplish results, even if they bring opposition and conflict. Anything is better than compromise, apathy, and paralysis. God, give to us an intense cry for the old-time power of the Gospel and the Holy Ghost!”

“A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.”

“We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum.”

“We should no more tolerate false doctrine that we would tolerate sin.”

“I do not believe it is possible to embrace the premises of ecumenical strategy and still draw the conclusions of evangelical orthodoxy.”

“Any pleasure that would keep you from Christ is a sinful pleasure that will doubtless cause you anguish, heartache, tears and remorse.”

“I believe that one reason why the church of God at this present moment has so little influence over the world is because the world has so much influence over the church.”

“It is so important that our churches, our Christian schools and we, as individuals, do not allow non-Christian influences to influence our beliefs.”

“The swift wind of compromise is a lot more devastating than the sudden jolt of misfortune.”

“When diversity is forced upon us--specifically, when it overrides parental authority--it becomes dangerous, especially to those of us who hold to values that counter much of the modern cultural diversity craze.”