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Rick Warren Quotes - Page 25

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I think we live in a pluralistic society where we have to get along with each other and show common grace to each other.

I think we live in a pluralistic society where we have to get along with each other and show common grace to each other.

Thinking, Grace, Common

Source: www.foxnews.com

We're a nation of laws, but the good thing about America, is that laws reside in the people and people can change the laws.

Change, Law, America

REAL fellowship is being as committed to each other as we are to Jesus Christ.

Jesus, Real, Fellowship

Rick Warren (2010). “40 Days of Community: Better Together : what on Earth are We Here For?”, p.8, Harper Collins

We don't have to make the bible relevant-it is-but we have to show its relevance. What is irrelevant, in my opinion, is our style of communicating it. We are tending to still use the style from 50 years back that doesn't match who we are trying to reach today.

Years, Style, Trying

That's the big difference between Christianity and other religions. The difference between Works and Grace or Do and Done.

Differences, Grace, Done

Character is never built in a classroom; it is built in the circumstances of life.

Character, Classroom, Circumstances

Explanations don't comfort. You won't feel better if you know why. It won't hurt any less.

Hurt, Feel Better, Comfort

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.

Dream, Ambition, Self

Rick Warren (2004). “What on Earth Am I Here For?”

The point is, there are some things worth dying for. There's no doubt about that. And I would die for my family. I would die for my freedom. I would die for my country.

Country, Doubt, Dying

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I'm not going to get into a debate over the non-essentials. I won't try to change other denominations. Why be divisive?

Trying, Essentials, Debate

"This evangelist has a 'Purpose'". Interview with Cathy Lynn Grossman, usatoday30.usatoday.com. July 21, 2003.

In 35 yrs of leading I've been afraid at every major step but I DID IT ANYWAY since I REFUSE let fear run my life.

Running, Steps, Refuse

FaceBook post by Pastor Rick Warren from Sep 01, 2009

I really do feel that these people are brothers and sisters in God's family. I am looking to build bridges with the Orthodox Church, looking to build bridges with the Catholic Church, with the Anglican church.

Brother, Bridges, People

God does not owe me an explanation for what He does in my life. And if I am looking for that to feel better about my suffering, then I'm not going to get it.

Feel Better, Suffering, Doe

Small churches become more effective when they specialize in what they do best.

Church

We had one rule which was 'whatever you are feeling, that's okay'

Feelings, Okay

The books that have helped me most are the ones I reacted to, not just read

Book

In Eden, worship was not an event to attend, but a perpetual attitude.

Attitude, Eden, Events

Rick Warren (2012). “The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?”, p.80, Zondervan

People respond to vision, not need.

People, Vision, Needs

I never have been involved in politics.

Has Beens, Involved

Instead of focusing on that unappeasable person, refocus on Jesus, who accepts you unconditionally.

Christian, Jesus, Accepting

It is an incredibly difficult task to lead people from self-centered consumerism to being servant-hearted Christians. It is not a task for fainthearted ministers or those who don't like to get their religious robes wrinkled. But it is what the Great Commission is all about

Christian, Religious, Self

A church will never grow beyond its capacity to meet needs.

Church, Needs, Capacity

But no one who is lost has lost one ounce of value to God. Even if you don't have a relationship with him, you have immense value to God.

God, Christian, Lost Ones

As a Christian, you can enjoy life because your conscience is clear. You can enjoy life because you are secure within God's love.

Love, Christian, Enjoy Life

The first purpose of your life is to be loved by God! Yes, it is important to serve him, obey, and trust him, but your first purpose is to love him.

Love, Christian, Important

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