Christian Classics

Why God used D. L. Moody

I recently read this short classic for the first time and was struck with the wisdom and depth packed into it.
R. A. Torrey, who wrote this book, was a well-known evangelist, writer and teacher, as well as a personal friend of Moody's.  More than anyone else he was able to comment - from both a personal and spiritual viewpoint - why it was God's hand rested so mightily on Moody.  But his focus wasn't just on Moody, but rather on encouraging others to live the life he had lived that they might also see God's blessing on their ministry.  Torrey states,

"The God who used D. L. Moody in his day is just as ready to use you and me, in this day, if we, on our part, do what D. L. Moody did, which was what made it possible for God to so abundantly use him...God does not give His power arbitrarily. It is true that He gives it to whomsoever He will, but He wills to give it on certain conditions, which are clearly revealed in His Word."

 Torrey then goes on to share 7 principles he felt were key to Moody's life and impact:

1. A fully surrendered man
2. A deep and practical student of the Bible
3. A man of prayer
4. A humble man
5. Freedom from the love of money
6. Consuming passion for the salvation of the lost
7. Endued with power from on high

In the days to come we'll look more closely at a few of these 7 important areas.  Suffice to say that this little book will challenge you deeply and  should be a must-read for those who are ministering for the Lord!

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