God prepares leaders with a specific place and task in mind. Training methods are adapted to the mission, and natural and spiritual gifts are given with clear purpose.

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

The man of leadership caliber will work while others waste time, study while others sleep, pray while others play. There will be no place for loose or lazy habits in word or thought, deed or dress. He will observe a soldierly discipline, diet and deportment, so that he may wage a good warfare.

Our sense of humor is a gift from God which should be controlled as well as cultivated.

There is no conceivable situation in which it is not safe to trust God.

Fatigue is the price of leadership. Mediocrity is the price of never getting tired.

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