And you know, when you’ve experienced grace and you feel like you’ve been forgiven, you’re a lot more forgiving of other people. You’re a lot more gracious to others.
Meaning of the quote
When you've been shown kindness and mercy, you're more likely to be kind and forgiving to others. If you've felt like you've been given a fresh start, you'll be more understanding and generous towards the people around you.
More quotes from Rick Warren
Faithful servants never retire. You can retire from your career, but you will never retire from serving God.
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And you know, when you’ve experienced grace and you feel like you’ve been forgiven, you’re a lot more forgiving of other people. You’re a lot more gracious to others.
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We’re a nation of laws, but the good thing about America, is that laws reside in the people and people can change the laws.
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God is looking for people to use, and if you can get usable, he will wear you out. The most dangerous prayer you can pray is this: ‘Use me.’
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Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.
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You were made by God and for God, and until you understand that, life will never make sense.
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You never know God is all you need until God is all you have.
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The only way you can serve God is by serving other people.
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If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you’re available.
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During the next 90 days, people are going to be more open to the Gospel than in years. It is God’s responsibility to make people receptive; it is our responsibility to sow the seed.
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There are illegitimate parents, but I don’t believe there are any illegitimate children.
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If you’re alive, there’s a purpose for your life.
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