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> [The spiritual leader will choose the hidden path of sacrificial service and approval of the Lord over the flamboyant self-advertising of the world.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/the-spiritual-leader-will-choose-the-hidden-path-of-sacrificial/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

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## More by J. Oswald Sanders

> [The final estimate of men shows that history cares not an iota for the rank or title a man has borne, or the office…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/the-final-estimate-of-men-shows-that-history-cares-not-an-iota-for/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [It is conceivable that God might have ordained to preach the Gospel directly to man through dreams, visions and revelations. But as a matter…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/it-is-conceivable-that-god-might-have-ordained-to-preach-the-gospel/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [Jesus drank a cup of wrath without mercy, that we might drink a cup of mercy without wrath.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/jesus-drank-a-cup-of-wrath-without-mercy-that-we-might-drink-a-cup-of/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [True greatness,true leadership,is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you. True service is never…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/true-greatness-true-leadership-is-found-in-giving-yourself-in-service/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [The secular mind and heart, however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/the-secular-mind-and-heart-however-gifted-and-personally-charming-has/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [Vision involves optimism and hope. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. The pessimist tends to hold…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/vision-involves-optimism-and-hope-the-pessimist-sees-difficulty-in/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [God is always at work, though we cannot see it, preparing people he has chosen for leadership. When the crisis comes, God fits His…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/god-is-always-at-work-though-we-cannot-see-it-preparing-people-he-has/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [If you would rather pick a fight than solve a problem, do not consider leading the church](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/if-you-would-rather-pick-a-fight-than-solve-a-problem-do-not-consider/)

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> [Ambition that centers on the glory of God and welfare of the church is a mighty force for good.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/ambition-that-centers-on-the-glory-of-god-and-welfare-of-the-church/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [“When we measure ourselves by the life of Jesus, who humbled Himself on the cross, we are overwhelmed with the shabbiness, even the vileness,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/when-we-measure-ourselves-by-the-life-of-jesus-who-humbled-himself-on/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [An exhausted man easily falls prey to the adversary.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/an-exhausted-man-easily-falls-prey-to-the-adversary/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [Sacrifice is the ecstasy of giving the best we have to the One we love most.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/sacrifice-is-the-ecstasy-of-giving-the-best-we-have-to-the-one-we/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [Our problem is not too little time, but making better use of the time we have. Each of us has as much time as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/our-problem-is-not-too-little-time-but-making-better-use-of-the-time/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [The original meaning of the word tact referred to the sense of touch (as in 'tactile'), and came to mean skill in dealing with…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/the-original-meaning-of-the-word-tact-referred-to-the-sense-of-touch/)

[J. Oswald Sanders](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/j-oswald-sanders/)

> [Eyes that look are common; eyes that see are rare.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-oswald-sanders/eyes-that-look-are-common-eyes-that-see-are-rare/)

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