Reputation shows who people think you are. Character shows who you really are.
You are not who others say you are. You are who God says you are.
Don't build your ministry on what you're against. Build your ministry on what you're for.
Be careful not to blame yourself if someone rejects Christ. If you do, you might be tempted to take credit when someone accepts him.
You can't walk on water until you get yourself out the boat.
We might impress people with our strengths, but we connect with people through our weaknesses.