Quotes about Responsibility
Not unlike Saul, many leaders in our homes, corporations, and churches are more concerned with their goals than with their offspring. Because of this attitude, these leaders view God's people as resources to serve their vision instead of seeing the vision as the vehicle to serve the people. The success of the vision justifies the cost of wounded lives and shattered people. Justice, mercy, integrity, and love are compromised for success. Decisions are based on money, numbers, and results.
— John Bevere
The truth is we are defined by our actions, not by our intentions.
— John Bevere
The Lord then brought to my remembrance that His Word did not say, Children, obey your parents only if they are born again. He explained, You are my Child; therefore, I place My wisdom and instruction in the hearts of your parents for your guidance and protection.
— John Bevere
In times past when the nation strayed, the leaders would guide the people back to God, but these leaders pushed the people away with their persistent abuse of position and perversion of power.
— John Bevere
Remember that God has given you today and that the choices you make today will shape your tomorrow—not your yesterday.
— John Bevere
As stewards of the gospel, we have no greater call than to prepare others for eternity with grace and truth. I want you eternally sure.
— John Bevere
If we do not carry God's truth and light to this world, no one will.
— John Bevere
When the church is infected and diseased with a lack of the fear of the Lord, it will be unable to help society.
— John Bevere
When Jesus questioned, "Why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do the things which I say?" He was actually saying, "Do not deceive yourself by calling Me 'Lord' while you continue to live your life as if you owned it.
— John Bevere
Everyone needs to make his own choices. You need to mind your own business and not meddle in ours. So
— John Bunyan
Every fat must stand upon its own bottom;
— John Bunyan
If any of those who were awakened by my ministry, did after that fall back (as sometimes too many did), I can truly say, their loss hath been more to me, than if one of my own children, begotten of my own body, had been going to its grave:
— John Bunyan