The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
God smiles when we trust him completely.
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
“When my thoughts were bitter and my feelings were hurt, I was as stupid as an animal.”14 We all act beastly when hurt.
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
Avoid comparisons, resist exaggerations, and seek only God’s commendation.
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
He will let you do all kinds of good things as long as you don’t take anyone to heaven with you. But the moment you become serious about your mission, expect the Devil to throw all kinds of diversions at you. When that happens, remember the words of Jesus: “Anyone who lets himself be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdo
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Servants think about their work, not what others are doing. They don’t compare, criticize, or compete with other servants or ministries. They’re too busy doing the work God has given them.
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
At the end of your life on earth you will stand before God, and he is going to evaluate how well you served others with your life. The Bible says, “Each of us will have to give a personal account to God.”15 Think about the implications of that. One day God will compare how much time and energy we spent on ourselves compared with what we invested in
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God wants you to enjoy using the shape he has given you. The Bible says, “Be sure to do what you should, for then you will enjoy the personal satisfaction of having done your work well, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.”
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
The Bible says, “Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.”3 This verse shows the two parts of spiritual growth: “work out” and “work in.” The “work out” is your responsibility, and the “work in” is God’s role. Spiritual growth is a collaborative eff
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Your time on earth is not the complete story of your life. You must wait until heaven for the rest of the chapters. It takes faith to live on earth as a foreigner.
Rick Warren • The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
with “the helmet of salvation” our minds are protected by God. Remember this: If you are a believer, Satan cannot force you to…
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