They tell me a revival is only temporary; so is a bath, but it does you good.
Interpretation
Revival may be short-lived, but it brings significant benefits, just like a bath.
In this quote, Billy Sunday underscores the idea that moments of revival or rejuvenation, though they may not last long, are essential for our well-being. Just as a bath refreshes the body, a temporary revival can rejuvenate the spirit and provide necessary motivation to face challenges anew.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a self-help seminar to emphasize the importance of taking breaks for mental rejuvenation.
Whenever a day comes when I can stand and preach God's Word without an agony of anxiety lest the people will not accept Christ; whenever a day comes when I can see men and women coming down the aisles without joy in my heart, I'll quit preaching.
Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you an automobile.
The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow.
I don't believe there are devils enough in hell to pull a boy out of the arms of a godly mother.
The trouble with many men is that they have got just enough religion to make them miserable. If there is not joy in religion, you have got a leak in your religion.
The church is not a dormitory for sleepers, it is an institution for workers; it is not a rest camp, it is a front line trench.
There is a Japanese proverb that literally goes 'Raise the sail with your stronger hand,' meaning you must go after the opportunities that arise in life that you are best equipped to do.
The 1st period is won by the best technician. The 2nd period is won by the kid in the best shape. The 3rd period is won by the kid with the biggest heart.
I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.
Attitude determines choice, and choice determines results. All that we are, and all that we can become has indeed been left unto us.
Once a man has made a commitment to a way of life, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. It's something we call heart power. Once a man has made this commitment, nothing will stop him short of success.
You become a champion by fighting one more round. When things are tough, you fight one more round.
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