Desiring to excel is not a sin. It is motivation that determines ambition's character. Our Lord never taught against the urge to high achievement, but He did expose and condemn unworthy motivation. — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
“Despite his success as a missionary and leader, Paul was never without a wholesome, watchful fear that he himself might be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:27). To him this prospect was an ever-present warning against smugness and complacency. So should it… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
The final estimate of men shows that history cares not an iota for the rank or title a man has borne, or the office… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
It is conceivable that God might have ordained to preach the Gospel directly to man through dreams, visions and revelations. But as a matter… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
Jesus drank a cup of wrath without mercy, that we might drink a cup of mercy without wrath. — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
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… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
The secular mind and heart, however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church. — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
Vision involves optimism and hope. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. The pessimist tends to hold… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
God is always at work, though we cannot see it, preparing people he has chosen for leadership. When the crisis comes, God fits His… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
If you would rather pick a fight than solve a problem, do not consider leading the church — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
Ambition that centers on the glory of God and welfare of the church is a mighty force for good. — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
“When we measure ourselves by the life of Jesus, who humbled Himself on the cross, we are overwhelmed with the shabbiness, even the vileness,… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
Sacrifice is the ecstasy of giving the best we have to the One we love most. — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share Image
