Family Quote by John C. Maxwell
““Such sober warnings in the Word of God should impress upon us the importance of keeping our priorities straight: God first, family second, ministry or career third. Only when a leader’s relationship to God is right, and only when responsibilities as a family member are being properly met, can the leader be fully faithful in exercising the ministry God has given him or her.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Developing the Leader Within You, John C. Maxwell, 1998
A leader must prioritize God, then family, then work; only then can they serve faithfully and effectively.
In simple terms: Put God first, family second, work third.
Key Takeaway
Align priorities before leading.
Themes
leadership
faith
family
career
priorities
Mood
reflective
inspirational
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- family decision making
- career planning
- personal development
- team management
Key Concepts
spiritual hierarchy
responsibility
faithful service
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess your current priority order?
- What steps can you take to realign them?
A Different Perspective
If family or career demands overwhelm, priorities can shift unintentionally.
