Quotes from J. Oswald Sanders

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have ofttimes no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men: Wisdom, in minds attentive to their own. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much, Wisdom is humble, that he knows no more.

Vision involves optimism and hope. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.

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.

The young man of leadership caliber will work while others waste time, study while others snooze, pray while others daydream. Slothful habits are overcome, whether in thought, deed, or dress. The emerging leader eats right, stands tall, and prepares himself to wage spiritual warfare

Lazy and disorganized people never rise to true leadership. Many who aspire to leadership fail because they have never learned to follow.

The power of inspiring others to service and sacrifice will mark God's leader.

As Jesus dealt with sin's cause rather than effect, so the spiritual leader should adopt the same method in prayer.

To get at the root of problems, a leader must develop into a skillful listener. Too many strong personalities are compulsive talkers. "He won't listen to me," complains a missionary. "He gives the answer before I have had a chance to state the problem.

God will not cooperate with prayers of mere self-interest, or prayers that come from impure motives.

The quality of a person's leadership will be in part measured by time: its use and its passage.

Time is precious, but we squander it thoughtlessly

Spiritual leadership requires Spirit-filled people. Other qualities are important; to be Spirit-filled is indispensable.