I first start with weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice, be sympathetic, show tenderness and brotherly kindness. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Christmas is the time for celebration, so I'm not against decorating, putting on lights, buying gifts. In fact, the whole reason we… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The very first task of leadership is to set the vision for the organization. If you don't set the vision, you're not… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
When you have a major loss in your life, the first thing you need to do is tell God exactly how you… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate… — 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
To accomplish anything you must first have a mission, a goal, a hope, a vision. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The only reason you can love God or anybody else is because God first loved you. And he showed that love by… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
You are not an accident. Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
We get 80 years, maybe at the most 100. Trillions of years in eternity. This life is preparation for the next. This… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Let me tell you how worthwhile you are. You are infinitely valuable to God. First, God created you. Second, Jesus died for… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I forgive. First, because I've been forgiven by God. Second, unforgiveness makes me miserable. And third, I'm going to need more forgiveness… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The fact is, you can say you love God and sing that you trust God and put him first, but your checkbook… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I added up all the money the church paid me for the first 25 years and gave it all back. — 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
The first step to becoming what God made you to be is to stop worrying about what others want you to be. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I'm looking for a second reformation. The first reformation of the church 500 years ago was about beliefs. This one is going… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
There is one thing that motivates me. It is the global glory of God. I am first and foremost a missionary. I… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
To make the best use of your life, you must never forget two truths: First, compared with eternity, life is extremely brief.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The truth is, almost everything we do is done poorly when we first start doing it – that’s how we learn. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
When Jesus started His ministry, the very first thing He did was form a small group. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The first purpose of your life is to be loved by God! Yes, it is important to serve him, obey, and trust… — 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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
If it grows on a plant, it's healthy. If it's made in a plant, don't eat it. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
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 Image
We often miss hearing God's voice simply because we aren't paying attention. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
The role of the church and the government are fundamentally different. The church must always show compassion - always. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
