Quotes about Temporary
In God's eyes, the greatest heroes of the faith are not those who achieve prosperity, success, and power in this life, but those who treat this life as a temporary assignment and serve faithfully, expecting their promised reward in eternity.
— Rick Warren
it's easy to forget that the pursuit of happiness is not what life is about. Only as we remember that life is a test, a trust, and a temporary assignment will the appeal of these things lose their grip on our lives. We are preparing for something even better. "The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever."10
— Rick Warren
Some vows, or contracts, are for life; others are for limited periods of time.
— Myles Munroe
They tell me a revival is only temporary; so is a bath, but it does you good.
— Billy Sunday
Leadership is stewardship, it's temporary and you're accountable!
— Andy Stanley
Everything in life is just for a while.
— Philip K. Dick
Force is all-conquering, but its victories are short-lived.
— Abraham Lincoln
The world as it was, and the world as it will be, is exceedingly good. The world as it is now, inhabited by humanity as we are now, is twisted. But this is a temporary condition, with an eternal remedy: Christ's redemptive work.
— Randy Alcorn
Everything gains only momentary explanation.
— Ravi Zacharias
they're here for a moment and then gone. At best they have liftoff power, or, to use a different analogy, they are like periodic flashes of lightning on a dark road, with no guiding power.
— Ravi Zacharias
But disappointment in pleasure is a completely different thing. While pain can often be seen as a means to a greater end, pleasure is seen as an end in itself. And when pleasure has run its course, a sense of despondency can creep into one's soul that may often lead to self-destruction. Pain can often be temporary, but disappointment in pleasure gives rise to emptiness—not just for a moment, but for life.
— Ravi Zacharias
Trust in Him This trial is temporary. Your season will change. You can trust this important truth. Take a deep breath and thank God for the season you're currently in, as well as the season He's bringing you into.
— Joyce Meyer