James Allen > James's Quotes

“The truth is, almost everything we do is done poorly when we first start doing it – that’s how we learn.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions. ”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“It is a fatal mistake to assume that God’s goal for your life is material prosperity or popular success, as the world defines it. The abundant life has nothing to do with material abundance, and faithfulness to God does not guarantee success in a career or even ministry. Never focus on temporary crowns.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“Great opportunities may come once in a lifetime, but small opportunities surround us every day.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“If not to God, you will surrender to the opinions or expectations of others, to money, to resentment, to fear, or to your own pride, lusts, or ego. You were designed to worship God and if you fail to worship Him, you will create other things (idols) to give your life to. You are free to choose, what you surrender to but you are not free from the consequence of that choice.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“You weren't put on earth to be remembered. You were put here to prepare for eternity.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth am I Here For?

“You cannot fulfil God's purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans. ”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“Your value is not determined by your valuables, and God says the most valuable things in life are not things!”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“You didn't create yourself, so there is no way you can tell yourself what you were created for.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“Fear is a self-imposed prison that will keep you from becoming what God intends for you to be.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

“The most common myth about money is that having more will make me more secure. It won’t. Wealth can be lost instantly through a variety of uncontrollable factors. Real security can only be found in that which can never be taken from you — your relationship with God.”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?