 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 |
| 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 |
| Temptation always starts in your mind, not in circumstances. 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 |
| The modernists started with the assumption that science is the only source of sure knowledge, that nature is all there is, and thus that morality is merely a human invention that can be changed to meet changing circumstances in an evolving world. Author: Chuck Colson |
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| We will stand amazed to see the topside of the tapestry and how God beautifully embroidered each circumstance into a pattern for our good and His glory. Author: Joni Eareckson Tada |
| God is more concerned with conforming me to the likeness of His Son than leaving me in my comfort zones. God is more interested in inward qualities than outward circumstances - things like refining my faith, humbling my heart, cleaning up my thought life and strengthening my character. Author: Joni Eareckson Tada |
| Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed. Author: David Jeremiah |
| No matter what our circumstance, we can find a reason to be thankful. Author: David Jeremiah |
| There is a higher power, a higher influence, a God who rules and reigns and controls circumstances and situations that are beyond your area and realm of authority. Author: T.D. Jakes |
| There is a vast difference in the point of view from which circumstances are regarded. If they come between us and God they may hide God from us; if He comes between us and them, He may hide them from us, or even impart to them, when in themselves alone, they are dark and sad, a lustre and a glory. Author: A.T. Pierson |
