Quotes about Excellence

The great enemy of the life of faith in God is not sin, but the good which is not good enough. The good is always the enemy of the best.

God's grace produces men and women with a strong family likeness to Jesus Christ, not pampered, spoiled weaklings. It takes a tremendous amount of discipline to live the worthy and excellent life of a disciple of Jesus in the realities of life. And it is always necessary for us to make an effort to live a life of worth and excellence.

Never dull your sense of being your utmost for His highest—your best for His glory.

The things that are right, noble, and good from the natural standpoint are the very things that keep us from being God's best. Once we come to understand that natural moral excellence opposes or counteracts surrender to God, we bring our soul into the center of its greatest battle.

You must not present anything with a defect, because it will not be accepted on your behalf.

and said to the whole congregation of Israel, “The land we passed through and explored is an exceedingly good land.

Was he not more honored than the Three? And he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.

Then adorn yourself with majesty and splendor, and clothe yourself with honor and glory.

As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.