Quotes from Richard Blackaby
If people in your community are not responding to the gospel as they did in New Testament times, one possible reason is that they do not see God in what you are doing as a church.
— Richard Blackaby
God does not need to provide any resources for what you are not doing.
— Richard Blackaby
not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his fmight, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; 24But glet him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, 10judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
— Richard Blackaby
A sure indication of a successful leader is the collective and consistent testimony of subordinates who are grateful for what they learned and how they grew while they worked under that leader.
— Richard Blackaby
It is amazing to watch God do through us what we could never accomplish on our own. It is comforting to know we have a God who is, always faithful, desires more for us than we could imagine, and perfectly capable of doing the impossible.
— Richard Blackaby
When spiritual leaders have done their jobs, the people around them have encountered God and obeyed his will.
— Richard Blackaby
6Now godliness with econtentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into this world, 4and it is fcertain we can carry nothing out. 8And having food and clothing, with these we shall be gcontent.
— Richard Blackaby
There is no way to satisfy the desires of all the people who clamor for their time, so leaders must subjugate their schedule to God's will and invest themselves in those activities and projects most critical. Unlike
— Richard Blackaby
When spiritual leaders have done their jobs, the people around them have encountered God and obeyed his will.
— Richard Blackaby
word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart;
— Richard Blackaby
God has made us His children. None of us deserves this, so there is no need to compare our blessings with those of other children of God. Jealousy is self-centeredness at its worst. It robs us of joy and chokes out contentment. It hardens the heart and stifles gratitude.
— Richard Blackaby
You may not realize it, but your life has the potential to bless everyone you encounter.
— Richard Blackaby