In the Old Testament, it says that if you have the power to do something good, then you have to do it. You're not to avoid helping somebody in their time of need. Rick Warren More Quotes by Rick Warren More Quotes From Rick Warren In our final moments we all realize that relationships are what life is all about. Wisdom is learning that truth sooner rather than later. Rick Warren realizing finals life-is God wants us to practice on Earth what we're going to do forever in eternity. Rick Warren earth practice forever So when you say who does Christ die for? He died for the church, okay. I don't think God's death on the cross through Christ was a failure, if you are saying that. I do not believe that anybody he intended to die for is failing in that area. Rick Warren church believe thinking Christianity is not a religion or a philosophy, but a relationship and a lifestyle. The core of that lifestyle is thinking of others, as Jesus did, instead of ourselves. Rick Warren philosophy jesus thinking I happen to know people who are followers of Christ in other religions. Rick Warren followers people christ Never use prayer as an excuse to procrastinate doing what you already know is the right thing to do. Rick Warren procrastinating use prayer If you are serious about changing your life, you are going to have to get into the Bible. You need to read it, study it, memorize it, meditate on it, and apply it. Rick Warren christian needs religion If you are a member of a small group or class, I urge you to make a group covenant that includes the nine characteristics of biblical fellowship: We will share our true feelings (authenticity), forgive each other (mercy), speak the truth in love (honesty), admit our weaknesses (humility), respect our differences (courtesy), not gossip (confidentiality), and make group a priority (frequency). Rick Warren biblical honesty humility The only way to always be relevant is to focus on what's eternal. Everything in style will soon be out of style. Rick Warren style focus way Blessed are the uncool; for they shall be happy without needing the approval of others. Rick Warren approval-of-others approval blessed I don't personally have enough faith to be an atheist. Rick Warren atheist soul god It's easy to explain away evil. We have a free choice, and our greatest blessing is also our greatest curse, because I don't always make good choices. Other people make bad choices. I make bad choices. And sometimes we hurt other people. Sometimes intentionally, sometimes unintentionally. Rick Warren hurt blessing people Worry is really just a form of atheism. Every time you worry, you're acting like an atheist. You're saying, "It all depends on me." That's just not in the Bible. Rick Warren atheism atheist worry Your spiritual gifts were not given for your own benefit but for the benefit of others, just as other people were given gifts for your benefit. Rick Warren spiritual blessing people War is and always has been a brutal exercise that destroys lives, families and communities. It is never something for which we hope. Rick Warren community exercise war God is never in a hurry, but he is always on time. Rick Warren Every day I get a choice. I can choose to go God's way or I can choose to go my own way or Satan's way or if I walk out of this door I don't know that I blame myself if my choice. .. because the bottom line is I want what I want what I want. ... People ask me what the greatest sin is. I feel the greatest sin is to want to be God: Pride, I want my own way. What it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ - give as much of yourself as you understand to as much of Jesus as you understand at that moment. Rick Warren pride mean jesus In every growing church you will find leadership that is not afraid to believe God. Rick Warren growing church believe You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it. God wants you to give something back. Rick Warren wisdom christian giving There's a difference between freedom of worship and freedom of religion. Worship is an event that happens inside the house of worship. Religion is a lifestyle. It is a way of living. Rick Warren differences events house
