Rick Warren quotes

The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven.

During my days of deepest grief, in all of my shock, sorrow and struggle, I sat at the feet of God. I literally spent hours each day reading God's word, meditating on scripture and praying. I intentionally spent a significant amount of time being still before God.

What gives me the most hope every day is God's grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.

I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.

Most people don't realize, I really have no faith in politics. I'm not a politician. If I thought you could change human hearts by laws, I would, but I don't.

The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven.

I never have been involved in politics.

In the Old Testament, it says that if you have the power to do something good, then you have to do it. You're not to avoid helping somebody in their time of need.

You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.

In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal.

You drift through life and let things happen to you, or go by design and say, 'This is what I'm intended to do.'

You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.

Churches know more about poverty than any government will ever know, because we're dealing with the poor every day.

When life doesn't make sense, we can still have peace.

I can't imagine God not allowing my dog into heaven.

What surprises me most about God is that the creator of the universe should want a relationship with me.

Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.

In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal.

I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.

God is love. He didn't need us. But he wanted us.

So I would say God hates war, but God loves every soldier.

And you know, when you've experienced grace and you feel like you've been forgiven, you're a lot more forgiving of other people. You're a lot more gracious to others.

What gives me the most hope every day is God's grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.

History shows that when the church accommodates culture, it weakens it.

I believe in the separation of church and state, but I do not believe in the separation of politics from religion.

The death of my own son has made me more sensitive. It's made me more compassionate.

I believe in the separation of church and state, but I do not believe in the separation of politics from religion.

God is looking for people to use, and if you can get usable, he will wear you out. The most dangerous prayer you can pray is this: 'Use me.'

Most people don't realize, I really have no faith in politics. I'm not a politician. If I thought you could change human hearts by laws, I would, but I don't.

If you're alive, there's a purpose for your life.

So I would say God hates war, but God loves every soldier.

I serve a higher power, Jesus Christ. I make no apologies in saying that.

The role of the church and the government are fundamentally different. The church must always show compassion - always.

I can't imagine God not allowing my dog into heaven.

You never know God is all you need until God is all you have.

You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.