MY ANSWER

Do you believe God has a purpose for every person?
Billy Graham writes, "Many people go through life without ever thinking about it—but that doesn't change the fact that God put us here for a purpose."

MY ANSWER

What's wrong with speeding a little bit, as long as it isn't hurting anyone?
Billy Graham writes, "I suspect hundreds—even thousands—of people who are reading this wish they could sit down and tell you exactly how dangerous speeding really is."

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How can I stop my habit of complaining?
Billy Graham writes, "Ask God to help you change your attitude. ... Make it your goal to encourage and help others by your words."

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I wish I had my life to live over again, but you can never go back.
Billy Graham writes, "No, you can't change the past—but listen: With God's help, you can change the future."

MY ANSWER

What do you think of a Christian who gossips a lot?
Billy Graham writes, "What would Jesus do about gossip? Do you think He would gossip like this woman does? Do you think He'd even gossip at all? I think you know the answer ..."

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Now that I'm a Christian, how do I avoid slipping into my old lifestyle habits?
We must surrender every area of our lives to His control, allowing God to make us more like His Son (Galatians 2:20).

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Can listening to some kinds of secular music and watching MTV affect my relationship with Jesus?
Dr. Graham has commented: "Some modern music does, beyond question, include lyrics that are blatantly and openly anti-religious ..."

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Is it appropriate for a Christian to gamble?
For the believer in Jesus Christ, all forms of gambling—from the office raffle to casino gambling or the state lottery—are unacceptable.

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Which of the hundreds of Old Testament laws are applicable to us as Christians?
The New Testament says that the Old Testament law was intended "to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith" (Galatians 3:24).

MY ANSWER

Do you think God is going to step in and judge our society for the way we're living?
Billy Graham writes, "God has blessed us in many ways, but we must never assume that He will ignore our sins or pretend they don't matter."

MY ANSWER

I've decided I'm going to move in with my boyfriend. How can I know if it's going to work unless we try living together?
Billy Graham writes, "A lasting and secure marriage must include two elements: commitment and trust. But this is exactly what will be lacking in this relationship—nor will they have much opportunity to grow."

MY ANSWER

I've made such a mess of my life and I know God doesn't want anything to do with me.
Billy Graham writes, "God loves you and yearns for you to come back to Him so He can forgive you and welcome you home."

MY ANSWER

I grew up in a fine Christian home with loving parents, but I threw it all overboard. Is God too fed up with me to forgive me?
Billy Graham writes, "God loves you; He loves you so much that Jesus Christ was willing to die on the cross for you."

MY ANSWER

What does the Bible mean when it says that we shouldn't think about the future? (I seem to remember the phrase "Take no thought for tomorrow.")
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible urges us to be careful in planning our lives and to save for the future."

MY ANSWER

My mother (who is a Christian) is always on my case about the way I'm living, but I'm an adult now, and it's none of her business.
Billy Graham writes, "But why does she care how you live? The reason is because she loves you, and she knows that you are headed down a road that will only end in heartache and disaster."

MY ANSWER

Why does God seem to bless some people even when they don't have anything to do with Him?
Billy Graham writes, "A person may be very successful in the eyes of the world and yet be a failure in God's eyes."

MY ANSWER

I'd like to start my life all over again. What do you think I ought to include on my list of New Year's resolutions?
Billy Graham writes, "Don't make the mistake of thinking you can change your life by yourself. You need Christ—and He wants to help you, because He loves you."

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Does God care how we spend our free time (as long as we aren't doing anything wrong)?
Billy Graham writes, "It's wrong to think God doesn't want us to enjoy ourselves or that His goal is to make us miserable! ... God knows that we need times of rest and recreation."

MY ANSWER

My biggest problem is that I'm just a very disorganized person. What have you found useful to help you get organized?
Billy Graham writes, "Your question actually is a spiritual one, because if we're always disorganized, we'll never accomplish everything God wants us to do."

MY ANSWER

My brother and his wife go to church fairly regularly but it doesn't seem to affect the way they live much.
Billy Graham writes, "Only God knows your brother's heart and whether or not he has honestly given his life to Jesus Christ. Tragically, many people today are outwardly Christians—and yet their faith is only superficial."