The bible says that all people, not just believers, possess part of the image of God; that is why murder and abortion… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
In deep pain, people don't need logic, advice, encouragement, or even Scripture. They just need you to show up and shut up. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
We do not have to make the Bible relevant - it already is! But we do have to show its relevance. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible tells us that there are some things worth fighting for. In fact, the Bible says there's some things worth dying… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible says that evil cannot be negotiated with. It has to just be stopped. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Stop listening for a voice and start looking for a verse. He's already spoken. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible is very clear that God has a purpose. But even if I know that purpose, I can't fulfill it if… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible offers three metaphors that teach us God's view of life: Life is a test, life is a trust, and life… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“The Bible says, “You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
It is mind-boggling to me that the Almighty power created everything I see; the Bible says that God created the entire universe… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
You drift through life and let things happen to you, or go by design and say, 'This is what I'm intended to… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
It is very clear that the heavens declare the glory of God. We learn a lot about the glory of God without… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible says that governments can do things that I'm not supposed to do as an individual. God has not put the… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
If you are serious about changing your life, you are going to have to get into the Bible. You need to read… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible isn't meant to just inform us, it is meant to transform us. 40 Days in the Word will teach you… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Worry is really just a form of atheism. Every time you worry, you're acting like an atheist. You're saying, "It all depends… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“Listen: Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“In contrast, the Bible says, “A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”15 Patience comes… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
From the very beginning, I started preaching when I was 16 years old. So I began studying Scripture very seriously. I had… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“The New testament commanded to love each other, pray for each other, encourage each other, admonish each other, greet each other, serve… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The ground we have in common with unbelievers is not the Bible, but our common needs, hurts, and interests as human beings.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
My first reaction in pastoral care is not to explain. And again, I don't think the primary purpose of the Bible is… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I believe we're going to grow in heaven. I believe we're going to keep growing. The Bible says one day we shall… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Bible makes that really clear that there are rewards in heaven. I believe there is reassignment. In other words, faithful in little… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“IT IS YOUR JOB TO PROTECT THE UNITY OF YOUR CHURCH. Unity in the church is so important that the New Testament… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
“Benefits of Being in God’s Family The moment you were spiritually born into God’s family, you were given some astounding birthday gifts:… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible makes it really clear that if I am not receptive to the grace of God I am headed toward wrath. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I believe Jesus Christ came for everybody. I don't think he came for Christians. The Bible says take this good news to… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible says that God puts government on earth to punish evildoers. Not good-doers. Evildoers. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
In the Old Testament, it says that if you have the power to do something good, then you have to do it.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I'm not looking for peace on earth through a political solution. I'm a pastor. The Bible talks about three kinds of peace.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The Bible teaches that we are to love people and use money, but we often get that reversed and you start loving… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I think any apparent contradiction in scripture is my limited capacity. Me trying to understand God is like an ant trying to… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
During my days of deepest grief, in all of my shock, sorrow and struggle, I sat at the feet of God. I… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Change always starts in your mind. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel influences the way you… — Rick Warren Copy Share
If Jesus is king in heaven then the Kingdom of God is in heaven. If Jesus is king, reign on earth then the Kingdom… — Rick Warren Copy Share
“The Bible says, “You must make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so… — Rick Warren Copy Share
If it grows on a plant, it's healthy. If it's made in a plant, don't eat it. — Rick Warren Copy Share
When you jump across a canyon, cautious small steps and vacillation won't work. Sometimes you just have to go for it. — Rick Warren Copy Share
We often miss hearing God's voice simply because we aren't paying attention. — Rick Warren Copy Share
Law is downstream from culture. By the time you make a law about something, you're reacting, not acting. I'd rather shape the culture. — Rick Warren Copy Share
“If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. But if you look at Christ, you’ll be… — Rick Warren Copy Share
It is mind-boggling to me that the Almighty power created everything I see; the Bible says that God created the entire universe just so… — Rick Warren Copy Share
The role of the church and the government are fundamentally different. The church must always show compassion - always. — Rick Warren Copy Share
“but it does mean God is able to redeem any and all situations and use them for his own good.” — Rick Warren Copy Share
Well actually I don't think it's a bunch of bad things that send us to hell. I think it is rejection of God's grace. — Rick Warren Copy Share
