Quotes from J. Oswald Sanders

True greatness, true leadership, is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you.

Will the leader reflect the ugliness of egotism or the transfigured glory of Christ the Lord?

Samuel Chadwick contended that Satan fears nothing from prayerless studies, teaching, and preaching. "He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom, but trembles when we pray.

To neglect receiving kindness and help is to isolate oneself, to rob others of opportunity, and to deprive oneself of sustenance. Our example in this is the ultimate Servant Jesus, who came to serve but graciously accepted the service of others—people like His hosts Mary and Martha, the use of the colt He rode into Jerusalem, and others.

Our Lord never taught against the urge to high achievement, but He did expose and condemn unworthy motivation.

Effective spiritual leadership does not come as a result of theological training or seminary degree, as important as education is. Jesus told His disciples, "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you" (John 15:16). The sovereign selection of God gives great confidence to Christian workers. We can truly say, "I am here neither by selection of an individual nor election of a group but by the almighty appointment of God.

All Christians are called to develop God-given talents, to make the most of their lives, and to develop to the fullest their God-given gifts and capabilities. But Jesus taught that ambition that centers on the self is wrong.

The real spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and perks of high office or holy title. We must aim to put more into life than we take out.

Without some central authority, society will disintegrate into chaos and anarchy.

Holy ambition has always been surrounded by distortions.

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A discretionary hour can be wisely invested or foolishly wasted. Each