The word "influence" means the power to change or affect someone.
Any moment you're willing to give up your fig leaves, which you think are covering you, God will give you His righteousness, which will really cover you.
When God brings deep conviction and I agree with Him about my condition, God restores my confidence in Him.
I don't know of a way to have a generous church without a generous pastor.
I've never missed anything I've given away.
Never stop forgiving.