James C. Dobson Quotes

Highs must be followed by lows.

~ James C. Dobson

But we must understand that emotions are unreliable and at times, tyrannical. They should never be permitted to dominate us.

~ James C. Dobson

Highs must be followed by lows

~ James C. Dobson

Seventy-five percent of students visiting the Cowell Health Center at Stanford University describe themselves as “sexually active.

~ James C. Dobson

It is impossible to credit one gender with every good and perfect gift without slighting the other. That’s what extreme diversity does to us.

~ James C. Dobson

Because he refused to adopt a defeatist attitude, he overcame the obstacles in his path.

~ James C. Dobson

When you consider the many pressures that couples face today, only an iron-clad determination will hold them together for a lifetime. Those who go into marriage with a mushy commitment are likely to wobble and fall apart when the hard times come. And as we all know, hard times will come.

~ James C. Dobson

Husbands and wives need to return regularly to the kinds of romantic activities that drew them together in the first place.

~ James C. Dobson

Fifth and finally, do nothing impulsively. Give God an opportunity to speak. Until He does, stall for time and concentrate on the first four approaches.

~ James C. Dobson

If we conform our behavior to God’s ancient moral prescription, we are entitled to the sweet benefits of life. But if we defy its imperatives, then death is the inevitable consequence. AIDS is only one avenue by which sickness and death befall those who play Russian roulette with God’s eternal moral law.

~ James C. Dobson

Some tragic mistakes are often made by those who acquire the reins of control before their maturity is adequate to handle it.

~ James C. Dobson

Indeed, we should be trying to reach out to those who don’t know Jesus Christ, which is impossible in an atmosphere of hostility.

~ James C. Dobson

Ask yourself what you will care about when everything is on the line.

~ James C. Dobson

Second, you should examine the Scriptures for principles that relate to the issue at hand. The Lord will never ask you to do anything that is morally wrong or in contradiction to His Word. If what you are considering violates a concept you find in the Word, you can forget it.

~ James C. Dobson

Whatever else you set out to do, begin by getting to know God and seeking His will in your life. If you do that, you will find Him. He will lead you. He will bless you. What a wonderful promise! But it is conditional. If you turn your back on the Lord, He will cast you off forever.

~ James C. Dobson

Whenever you come upon a free supply of high-quality corn, provided unexpectedly right there in the middle of the forest, be careful! The people who put it there are probably sitting nearby in a stand, just waiting to take a shot at you. Keep your eyes and ears open!

~ James C. Dobson

If you understand this basic concept, it becomes clear that every spending decision is a spiritual decision. Waste, for example, is not a squandering of our resources. It is a poor use of His.

~ James C. Dobson

I wonder if He anticipates the day when He can make us understand what was occurring in our time of trial. I wonder if He broods over our sorrows.

~ James C. Dobson

Lifelong pain, an unwanted pregnancy, and even death may be the reward for such a brief window of pleasure. What a foolish gamble!

~ James C. Dobson

Bundy was correct in saying that most serial murderers are addicted to hardcore pornography. FBI records validate that point. Not every person exposed to obscenity will become a killer, of course, but too many will!

~ James C. Dobson

But before you set out to make your mark, you should ask yourself, For whom will this be done?

~ James C. Dobson

The bullies literally cram their will down the throats of those who are weaker.

~ James C. Dobson

We have to begin giving them the whole truth about premarital sex and the difficulties it can cause.

~ James C. Dobson

They know what they want, but aren't sure how to find it.

~ James C. Dobson

35. God is entitled to a portion of our income—not because He needs it but because we need to give it.

~ James C. Dobson

Even in that difficult hour when he knew death was imminent, he never indulged in self-pity. He knew intuitively that a person is only a victim if he accepts himself as one.

~ James C. Dobson

It has been my observation that whatever a person hungers for, Satan will appear to offer in exchange for a spiritual compromise.

~ James C. Dobson

Resist the temptation to see yourself as a victim.

~ James C. Dobson

I thank God for schools that are serious about the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are vital to perpetuating our faith through your generation and beyond.

~ James C. Dobson

God Himself even forgets the wickedness committed by those whom He has forgiven. That's why it is never too late to clean up your life.

~ James C. Dobson

Behavior has consequences, and stupid behavior often has terrible consequences.

~ James C. Dobson

If we conform our behavior to God’s ancient moral prescription, we are entitled to the sweet benefits of life. But if we defy its imperatives, then death is the inevitable consequence. AIDS is only one avenue by which sickness and death befall those who play Russian roulette with God’s eternal moral law.

~ James C. Dobson

Instead, every precaution was taken not to violate his rights. Remember, many administrators have no difficulty in expelling a student who utters an unwelcome opinion about the immorality of homosexuality.

~ James C. Dobson

My point is that Satan uses our keenest appetites to tempt us.

~ James C. Dobson

23. With God, even when nothing is happening...something is happening.

~ James C. Dobson