Quotes about Understanding
Preaching is not talking to people about the Bible; it is talking to people about themselves from the Bible.
— Andy Stanley
When people are convinced you want something FOR them rather than something FROM them, they are less likely to be offended when you challenge them.
— Andy Stanley
How should Jesus-following Republicans and Democrats treat, speak about, and respond to one another? Publicly and privately? The way Jesus treated, spoke to, and responded to those who disagreed with him.
— Andy Stanley
The desert always feels like a complete waste of time. It is only when we are able to look back that our desert experiences make sense.
— Andy Stanley
People who were nothing like him liked him. And Jesus liked people who were nothing like him.
— Andy Stanley
It's unfortunate that someone can grow up hearing sermons and Sunday school lessons, yet never be captivated by the Scriptures.
— Andy Stanley
Kindness is love's response to weakness.
— Andy Stanley
Actions don't only speak louder than words; actions should be used to interpret words.
— Andy Stanley
Patience is the decision to move at someone else's pace rather than pressure him or her to match yours.
— Andy Stanley
You want me to follow you on a journey, you have to come get me. The journey must begin where I am, not where you are or where you think I should be.
— Andy Stanley
Patience is simply a way of putting the other person first. Patience is an expression of submission.
— Andy Stanley
As followers of Jesus, we should be known as people who like people who are nothing like us.
— Andy Stanley