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Tony Evans (born 1944) is an American Christian pastor, author, and broadcaster, best known for his long-term ministry at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas and his national radio program 'The Urban Alternative.' He is a prominent voice in the African American evangelical community, emphasizing the application of biblical principles to daily life and social issues. Evans is widely respected for his clear teaching, focus on family values, and advocacy for racial reconciliation. He has written numerous books, including 'Kingdom Marriage' and 'Kingdom Kids,' and frequently speaks at conferences and in media. His ministry has influenced countless believers over decades, particularly in urban settings, promoting faith practice and social transformation.

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Famous Tony Evans Quotes

“Any small business owner wears many hats. We [New View Window Cleaning] are the salesman, bookkeeper, scheduler, cleaner, customer complaint department, etc. If you aren't organized and willing to do all these things (at least in the beginning) you are better off working for someone.”

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“I believe that feminists of the more aggressive persuasion are frustrated women unable to find the proper male leadership. If a woman were receiving the right kind of love and attention and leadership, she would not want to be liberated from that.”

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“You entrust your money to banks, God entrusts His money to you. How would you feel if the bank took your money and used it to play the lottery or gamble with it? So, how does God feel?”

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“If the Lord is your shepherd, He is sufficient for all your needs.”

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Book:Our God is Awesome: Encountering the Greatness of Our God

Source: Our God is Awesome: Encountering the Greatness of Our God

“Trials are to see if you believe what you say you believe.”

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“Many, if not most, Christians begin with the wrong question of who they should vote for rather than the more important question of how they should vote.”

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Book:How Should Christians Vote?

Source: How Should Christians Vote?

“Jesus didn't wait until we got better to die for us. He died when we were in our most unlovely state. The person who doesn't deserve love actually needs love more, not less. If you know someone unworthy of love, that's great! You now have a chance to emulate Christ, because the essence of His love is unconditional.”

Source: Theology You Can Count On: Experiencing What the Bible Says About... God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, Angels, Salvation...

“The bottom line is pray. If you’re tired, sick, emotionally overwhelmed—pray. If you’re on cloud nine and life seems perfect—pray. If you lack direction—pray. If you doubt that prayer makes any difference—pray. If the circumstances of your life are out of your control—pray. If the circumstances of your life seem well within you’re your control—pray even harder. Whatever you do—pray.”

“Don't worry about locating your purpose. If you are seeking after God, your purpose will locate you.”

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“If God is your problem, only God is your solution.”

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Book:One Nation Under God: His Rule Over Your Country

Source: One Nation Under God: His Rule Over Your Country

“Disciples are people who operate under the rule of God, and if we're not operating under the rule of God, we can't expect the broader society to take God seriously.”

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“If God can't get the attention of the church house, He's certainly not going to stop by the White House.”

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“If you have faith, you can do what others can't do, because you can see what others can't see.”

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“If you limit worship to where you are, the minute you leave that place of worship you will leave your attitude of worship behind like a crumpled-up church bulletin.”

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Book:Our God is Awesome: Encountering the Greatness of Our God

Source: Our God is Awesome: Encountering the Greatness of Our God