The secular mind and heart, however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church.

The person who sees the difficulties so clearly that he does not discern the possibilities cannot inspire a vision in others.

It is impossible for a believer, no matter what his experience, to keep right with God if he will not take the trouble to spend time with God. Spend plenty of time with him; let other things go, but don't neglect Him.

The secular mind and heart, however gifted and personally charming, has no place in the leadership of the church.

Our consciences are not infallible, and they can become warped or weakened if not kept aligned by the infallible Word of God.

If a Christian is not willing to rise early and work late, to expend greater effort in diligent study and faithful work, that person will not change a generation. Fatigue is the price of leadership. Mediocrity is the result of never getting tired.

There is no such thing as a self made spiritual leader. He is able to influence others spiritually only because the Spirit is able to work in and through him to a greater degree than in those he leads.