Quotes about Understanding
How should Jesus-following Republicans and Democrats treat, speak about, and respond to one another? Publicly and privately? The way Jesus treated, spoke to, and responded to those who disagreed with him.
— Andy Stanley
The desert always feels like a complete waste of time. It is only when we are able to look back that our desert experiences make sense.
— Andy Stanley
People who were nothing like him liked him. And Jesus liked people who were nothing like him.
— Andy Stanley
It's unfortunate that someone can grow up hearing sermons and Sunday school lessons, yet never be captivated by the Scriptures.
— Andy Stanley
Kindness is love's response to weakness.
— Andy Stanley
Actions don't only speak louder than words; actions should be used to interpret words.
— Andy Stanley
Patience is the decision to move at someone else's pace rather than pressure him or her to match yours.
— Andy Stanley
You want me to follow you on a journey, you have to come get me. The journey must begin where I am, not where you are or where you think I should be.
— Andy Stanley
Patience is simply a way of putting the other person first. Patience is an expression of submission.
— Andy Stanley
As followers of Jesus, we should be known as people who like people who are nothing like us.
— Andy Stanley
Fear defies logic. Information only goes so far. Even when armed with all the reasons why we should not be afraid, the fear remains.
— Andy Stanley
Before I draw people's attention to a solution, I want to make sure they are emotionally engaged with the problem. If the text answers a question, I dare not go there until everyone in the audience really wants to know the answer.
— Andy Stanley