Quotes about Responsibility

The evangelical Christian is not true to his profession if he leaves his Christianity behind him on Monday morning.

Exodus 4:14). Let us not pass the buck of leadership because we think ourselves incapable.

Despite his success as a missionary and leader, Paul was never without a wholesome, watchful fear that he himself might be disqualified (1 Corinthians 9:27). To him this prospect was an ever-present warning against smugness and complacency. So should it be to all who are entrusted with spiritual responsibility. The

If you would rather pick a fight than solve a problem, do not consider leading the church. The

A leader must be able to see the end results of the policies and methods he or she advocates. Responsible leadership always looks ahead to see how policies will affect future generations.

If those who hold influence over others fail to lead toward the spiritual uplands, then surely the path to the lowlands will be well worn.

Christ taught that the kingdom of God was a community where each member served the others. He defined His ultimate purpose using that term. But in most churches, a few people carry the load.

Successful leaders have learned that no failure is final, whether his own failure or someone else's. No one is perfect, and we cannot be right all the time. Failures and even feelings of inadequacy can provoke humility and serve to remind a leader who is really in charge.

The degree to which a leader is able to delegate work is a measure of his success. A one-person office can never grow larger than the load one person can carry. Failing

If by my life or death I can protect you, I will.

So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.

There are not a few people to whom I would far rather speak about their own sins, than tell them their children had done anything wrong.