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Rick Warren is a renowned pastor and author, born on January 28, 1954. He is known for his significant leadership and contributions to the global Christian community. Warren is the author of 'The Purpose-Driven Life,' which has become one of the best-selling books globally since its publication in 2002.

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Famous Rick Warren Quotes

“Almost nobody gives thanks to God at Thanksgiving, unless there's a short prayer before we eat.”

Giving Prayer Thanks Short Prayer

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“Christmas is the time for celebration, so I'm not against decorating, putting on lights, buying gifts. In fact, the whole reason we give gifts is the wise men gave gifts to Jesus at the first Christmas, and that started the gift-giving process.”

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“I do believe in what I call the stewardship of influence as well as the stewardship of affluence. And that is you use whatever God gives you not for your own benefit, but use it to help people who have no benefit. And when you use whatever God gives you, he gives you more of it. When you use it well, he gives you more of it.”

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“The only antidote to materialism is giving, because materialism's all about getting. Every time I give, my heart grows bigger. Every time I give, I become more like Jesus.”

Giving Heart Jesus Grows My Heart Bigger Materialism Antidote

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“Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves that allows us to get on with our lives instead of being trapped in the past by resentment.”

Giving Past Our Lives Resentment Trapped

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“In our competitive world we're taught to never quit trying, never give up, and never give in - so we don't hear much about surrendering. If winning is everything, surrendering is unthinkable. Even Christians would rather talk about winning, succeeding, overcoming, and conquering than yielding, submitting, obeying, and surrendering. But surrendering to God is the heart of worship.”

“Our time on earth and our energy, intelligence, opportunities, relationships, and resources are all gifts from God that he has entrusted to our care and management. We are stewards of whatever God gives us. This concept of stewardship begins with the recognition that God is the owner of everything and everyone on earth. ... We never actually own anything during our brief stay on earth. God just loans the earth to us while we're here. It was God's property before you arrived, and God will loan it to someone else after you die.”

“On Thanksgiving we do just everything except give thanks. We eat, we watch football, we have a good time with family. Almost nobody gives thanks to God at Thanksgiving, unless there's a short prayer before we eat.”

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“When the Christian praises and gives thanks to God, this not only pleases God, but it enriches the Christian's life with joy. It is a reciprocating transaction between God and man.”

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“The more you care about the powerless, the more power you have. The more you serve those with no influence, the more influence God gives you. The more you humble yourself, the more you're honored by others.”

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“Every day I get a choice. I can choose to go God's way or I can choose to go my own way or Satan's way or if I walk out of this door I don't know that I blame myself if my choice. .. because the bottom line is I want what I want what I want. ... People ask me what the greatest sin is. I feel the greatest sin is to want to be God: Pride, I want my own way. What it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ - give as much of yourself as you understand to as much of Jesus as you understand at that moment.”

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“My hermeneutics is when I see verses in Scripture that are "apparent" contradictions - I don't believe they are contradictions - I believe them both. I believe them both. I believe take up your cross and deny yourself and follow me, and I believe come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest. They are different sides of the same thing.”

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“Bible makes that really clear that there are rewards in heaven. I believe there is reassignment. In other words, faithful in little things I will trust you in much. And if you have not been faithful with that which is not his own, who will give you your own. And if you've been unfaithful with unrighteous mammon who's going to trust you the true riches of heaven.”

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“What gives me the most hope every day is God's grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.”

Giving Faces Hope Knowing Grace Give Me Encouragement Surprise God's Grace Give Me Strength

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“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.”

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Book:The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

Source: The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

“The more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be.”

Giving Responsible

Book:What on Earth Am I Here For?

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“Knowing your purpose gives meaning to your life.”

Giving Purpose Knowing

Book:What on Earth Am I Here For? Purpose Driven Life

Source: What on Earth Am I Here For? Purpose Driven Life

“When you give someone your time, you are giving them a portion of your life that you'll never get back.Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time”

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“Becoming like Christ is a long, slow process of growth.”

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Book:Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life: Scriptures and Reflections from the 40 Days of Purpose

Source: Daily Inspiration for the Purpose Driven Life: Scriptures and Reflections from the 40 Days of Purpose

“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time.”

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“God specializes in giving people a fresh start.”

People Giving Fresh Start

Book:What on Earth Am I Here For?

Source: What on Earth Am I Here For?

“Integrity is built by defeating the temptation to be dishonest; humility grows when we refuse to be prideful; and endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up.”

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“When God gives, he holds nothing back.”

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“We receive from God, then we give to others.”

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“The love of Jesus Christ covers your sins, and it also gives you the power to let other people off the hook. You've been forgiven, and you can forgive others.”

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“You were created to add to life on earth, not just take from it. God wants you to give something back.”

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“For God to mend your broken heart you must give him ALL the pieces. You can't hold any back.”

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“Between this day and the next you will give your life to something. The decision on what that will be will shape your destiny.”

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“Only the Holy Spirit has the power to make the changes God wants to make in our lives.... We allow Christ to live through us... through the choices we make. We choose to do the right thing in situations and then trust God's Spirit to give us his power, love, faith, and wisdom to do it. Since God's Spirit lives inside of us, these things are always available for asking.”

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“If you give it to God, He transforms your test into a testimony, your mess into a message, and your misery into a ministry.”

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“You are loved by the One who knows you best. God's love will never disappoint you and never give up on you.”

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