I love the verse in Job, where it says a man deserves the devotion of his friends even when he forsakes the… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The greatest gift God gave us is also our greatest curse, which is the free will. We are made in God's image,… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I think everyone does selective reading. Everybody has a filter, and that is real easy for critics to see things from their… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
To me, God says, "I've given you this gift of grace, which means you don't earn your way to heaven. You don't… — 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
Our efforts to help the poor does not mean we're going to eradicate poverty. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Some people want tolerance to mean now that all ideas are equally valid. That's nonsense. There are some things that are right… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
To me, thinking with the mind of Christ means to be thinking in light of eternity, which is what Colossians is all… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
How much are you worth? Jesus says, with his arms stretched out on the cross, "I'm willing to die for you, because… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Today there really aren't that many Fundamentalists left; I don't know if you know that or not, but they are such a… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Trusting God completely means having faith that He knows what is best for your life. You expect Him to keep His promises,… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Some opportunities are a calling. Others are a distraction. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I developed a long time ago some habits. One of them is what I call "divert daily, withdraw weekly, and abandon annually."… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I'm definitely not postmillennial. And I do not believe in bringing in the Kingdom by human means, in no sense of the… — 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
Everything that happens to a child of God, His father filtered and He intends to use it for the good and even… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
One of the ways we reflect God's love and bring him glory is to accept each other just as he accepts us.… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
I'm naturally inclined to have sex with every beautiful woman I see. But that doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
The problem is that tolerant has changed its meaning. It used to mean 'I may disagree with you completely, but I will… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Every day I get a choice. I can choose to go God's way or I can choose to go my own way… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
If someone broke your heart it doesn't mean you should build a wall around it and quit loving. Redirect your love. — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
It is impossible to do everything people want you to do. You have just enough time to do God’s will. If you… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Only you can be you. God designed each of us so there would be no duplication in the world. No one has… — 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
