Inspirational Quotes by Rick Warren
“The purpose of influence is to "speak up for those who have no influence." (Pr.31:8) It's not about you.”
“The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people for thousands of years. That’s because we typically begin at the wrong starting point—ourselves. We ask self-centered questions like What do I want to be? What should I do with my life? What are my goals, my ambitions, my dreams for my future? But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose.”
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“The truth is, almost everything we do is done poorly when we first start doing it – that’s how we learn.”
“Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions. ”
“The more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be.”
“God is always more interested in why we do something than in what we do. Attitudes count more than achievements.”
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“If you have ever said, "I didn't get anything out of worship today," you worshiped for the wrong reason. Worship isn't for you. It's for God. ”
“It is a fatal mistake to assume that God’s goal for your life is material prosperity or popular success, as the world defines it. The abundant life has nothing to do with material abundance, and faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career or even ministry. Never focus on temporary crowns.”
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“Pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts, and vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy.”
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“Surrender . . .sacrificing my life or suffering in order to change what needs to be changed”
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“Familiarity breeds complacency.”
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“As long as you do things for God, you are a Hall of Famer in heaven's list.”
“Then Jesus changed the situation. When he paid for our sins on the cross, the veil in the temple that symbolized our separation from God was split from top to bottom, indicating that direct access to God was once again available.”
“God is more interested in your character than your comfort. God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy.”
“If God only used perfect people, nohting would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.”
“You cannot exalt God and yourself at the same time.”
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Richard Duane "Rick" Warren is an American evangelical Christian minister and author. He is the founder and senior pastor of Saddleback Church, an evangelical megachurch located in Lake Forest, California, currently the eighth-largest church in the United States.
He is also a bestselling author of many Christian books, including his guide to church ministry and evangelism, The Purpose Driven Church, which has spawned a series of conferences on Christian ministry and evangelism. He is perhaps best known for the subsequent devotional, The Purpose Driven Life, which has sold over 30 million copies, making Warren a New York Times bestselling author.
Warren holds conservative theological views. While holding traditional evangelical views on social issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage, and stem-cell research, Warren has called on churches worldwide to also focus their efforts on fighting poverty and disease, expanding educational opportunities for the marginalized, and caring for the environment.