Quotes from Rick Warren

The greatest detriment to tomorrow's success, is today's success.

The church must always show compassion, always.

The Constitution is man-made, so it is not perfect. It's not the basis of my beliefs. My belief system is based on the Scriptures which come from God.

Being successful and fulfilling your lifes purpose are not at all the same thing; You can reach all your personal goals, become a raving success by the worlds standard and still miss your purpose in this life.

Those who have hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment.

The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others. Humble people are so focused on serving others, they don't think of themselves.

If you are a member of a small group or class, I urge you to make a group covenant that includes the nine characteristics of biblical fellowship: We will share our true feelings (authenticity), forgive each other (mercy), speak the truth in love (honesty), admit our weaknesses (humility), respect our differences (courtesy), not gossip (confidentiality), and make group a priority (frequency).

Your value is not determined by your valuables, and God says the most valuable things in life are not things!

Without God, life has no purpose, and without purpose, life has no meaning. Without meaning, life has no significance or hope.

Frankness is not a license to say anything you want, wherever and whenever you want. It is not rudeness.

You also know you're surrendered when you don't react to criticism and rush to defend yourself. Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You don't edge others out, you don't demand your rights, and you aren't self-serving when you're surrendered.