 Change always starts in your mind. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel influences the way you act. Author: Rick Warren |
| Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test. Author: Rick Warren |
| God uses his Word, people and circumstances to mold us. All three are indispensable for character development. God's word provides the truth we need to grow, God's people provide the support we need to grow, and circumstances provide the environment we need to grow. Author: Rick Warren |
| Remember that your character is the sum total of your habits. Author: Rick Warren |
| Every problem is a character-building opportunity, and the more difficult it is, the greater the potential for building spiritual muscle and moral fiber. Author: Rick Warren |
| God continually tests peoples character, faith, obedience, love, integrity and loyalty. Author: Rick Warren |
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| God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible. Author: Rick Warren |
| God's ultimate goal for your life on earth is not comfort, but character development. He wants you to grow up spiritually and become like Christ. Author: Rick Warren |
| God is far more interested in what you are than who you are. Author: Rick Warren |
| God develops the fruit of the Spirit in your life by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you're tempted to express the exact opposite quality. Character development always involves a choice, and temptation provides that opportunity. Author: Rick Warren |
| What happens outwardly in your life is not as important as what happens inside you. Your circumstances are temporary, but your character will last forever. Author: Rick Warren |
| Your commitments can develop you or destroy you, but either way, they will define you. Author: Rick Warren |
