The Bible is the divine means of developing spiritual maturity. There is no other way.
God is not looking for more stars; He's looking for more servants.
If you leave the church service thinking about how good the pastor was, he has missed the mark. If you leave consumed with Christ, the pastor has been used by the Lord.
Vision without integrity is not mission - it's manipulation.
The teacher has not taught until the student has learned.
In the spiritual realm, the opposite of ignorance is not knowledge, it's obedience.