Generosity won’t happen unless you make it a priority. The best way to make giving a priority is to make it the very first check you write every month. Before the mortgage. Before groceries or clothing. Before saving. Whatever the amount, do it first.
ANDY STANLEYI can’t make people fall in love with Jesus, but I can arrange dates.
More Andy Stanley Quotes
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One of the most compelling arguments for the Christian faith is the simple fact that it survived.
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Jesus doesn’t take sides; He takes over.
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Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior.
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Peace is a fruit of the Spirit, not the byproduct of accumulated wealth.
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Any fear associated with giving to God’s kingdom is irrational. It’s on par with a farmer who, out of fear of losing his seed, refuses to plant his fields.
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Leaders make things better and that requires change.
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It takes a habit to break a habit. You can pray every day for a generous heart, but until you start acting in that direction, nothing’s going to change.
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What percentage should you give? I tell people to start with 10 percent because the Bible writers have a lot to say about the tithe, which means, “tenth.” For some people, that’s extremely uncomfortable. But so is a colonoscopy, and those save countless lives.
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It isn’t about who is ‘for’ or ‘against’ you, it’s about who you are for.
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Leaders, if you allow wonder to shut down in you, you will shut it down in everyone around you.
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The love of Christ comes from simple people who love simple people. Never be fooled by the spiritual leader who knows a lot but doesn’t love a lot.
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Actions don’t only speak louder than words; actions should be used to interpret words.
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People do not plan to mess up their lives. They just don’t plan not to.
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Celebrate what God has given others. Leverage what God has given you.
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Knowledge alone makes Christians haughty. Application makes us holy.
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