From the very beginning, I started preaching when I was 16 years old. So I began studying Scripture very seriously. I had done over a hundred revivals in Baptist churches before I was 20. So I am studying the Scripture as a kid and I'm noticing that Christians often wanted to excuse God from things that God doesn't need excusing from.
Rick WarrenRacism is stupid. Itโs an insult to God, arrogantly implying that God goofed-up when he chose to make us all different.
Rick WarrenOnly you can be you. God designed each of us so there would be no duplication in the world. No one has the exact same mix of factors that make you unique. That means no one else on earth will ever be able to play the role God planned for you. If you donโt make your unique contribution to the Body of Christ, it wonโt be made.
Rick WarrenYou also know youโre surrendered when you donโt react to criticism and rush to defend yourself. Surrendered hearts show up best in relationships. You donโt edge others out, you donโt demand your rights, and you arenโt self-serving when youโre surrendered.
Rick Warren