True greatness,true leadership,is found in giving yourself in service to others, not in coaxing or inducing others to serve you. True service is never without cost. Often it comes with a painful baptism of suffering. But the true spiritual leader is focused on the service he and she can render to God and other people, not on the residuals and perks of high office or holy title. We must aim to put more into life than we take out.
J. Oswald SandersDesiring to excel is not a sin. It is motivation that determines ambition's character. Our Lord never taught against the urge to high achievement, but He did expose and condemn unworthy motivation.
J. Oswald SandersOur problem is not too little time, but making better use of the time we have. Each of us has as much time as anyone else.
J. Oswald SandersWill the leader reflect the ugliness of egotism or the transfigured glory of Christ the Lord?
J. Oswald SandersVision involves optimism and hope. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. The pessimist tends to hold back people of vision from pushing ahead.
J. Oswald Sanders