If not to God, you will surrender to the opinions or expectations of others, to money, to resentment, to fear, or to your own pride, lusts, or ego. You were designed to worship God and if you fail to worship Him, you will create other things (idols) to give your life to. You are free to choose, what you surrender to but you are not free from the consequence of that choice.
Rick WarrenThe only way to always be relevant is to focus on what's eternal. Everything in style will soon be out of style.
Rick WarrenWhat we can't do in heaven is sin and witness. And obviously God didn't leave us here to sin.
Rick WarrenA person without conviction is a weak, jellyfish type of individual who mindlessly follows the crowd.
Rick WarrenIf you are a member of a small group or class, I urge you to make a group covenant that includes the nine characteristics of biblical fellowship: We will share our true feelings (authenticity), forgive each other (mercy), speak the truth in love (honesty), admit our weaknesses (humility), respect our differences (courtesy), not gossip (confidentiality), and make group a priority (frequency).
Rick Warren