Religion is spelled ‘D-O’, because it consists of the things people do try to somehow gain God’s forgiveness and favor. But the problem is that you never know when you’ve done enough. But thankfully, Christianity is spelled differently.
BILL HYBELSIt’s spelled ‘D-O-N-E’, which means that what we could never for ourselves, Christ has already done for us. To become a real Christian is to humbly receive God’s gift of forgiveness and to commit to following His leadership.
More Bill Hybels Quotes
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Leadership is the catalytic gift that energizes, directs, and empowers all the other gifts.
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You don’t have to be any more talented, any richer, any slimmer, any smarter, any more or less of anything to partner with God. All you have to be is willing to be used by him in everyday way
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People won’t give their best unless their leader challenges them to do so.
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People will not follow a leader with moral incongruities for long. Every time you compromise character you compromise leadership. The foundation of firm leadership is character.
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If you are too busy or too proud to pray with your children, you are too busy and too proud.
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You can live and lead small, live and lead safe, live and lead selfishly, or you can pursue a grander vision.
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If you are anything like me you’ll have to fight tooth-and-nail to stay in the game (evangelism). Because although the home runs have been invigorating, my batting average over the years is abysmally low.
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Every single decision you make as a leader has an effect on the spirit of those you lead.
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The only way to motivate people is to live a motivated life in front of them
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The real deal is always going to win in the end.
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You cannot do leadership without a source of regenerative strength. What is your source?
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Nothing on earth has greater potential to change lives and carry out His kingdom work in your community, than your local church.
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Leaders need to have a ruthless commitment to resolving relational conflict regardless of how bad it feels.
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Effective leaders do not fear passion. They welcome it. But from time to time passionate discussions digress into personal attacks, and real people get really hurt. In my view, leaders must head that off before it happens.
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To be developed as a leader, failure must be allowed. Failure only helps us improve.
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