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
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 without cost. Often it comes with a painful baptism of suffering. But the true spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and… — J. Oswald Sanders Copy Share
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
