Quotes about Behavior

If there are two churches next to each other, and you know in one of them you might hear words that will deal pointedly with your sinful behavior, and in the other you will only hear an uplifting, encouraging word, you'll pick the latter. This is what Paul said would eventually happen—people would choose good over God. The correct question is not what is more desirable, but what is more beneficial?

The truth is we are defined by our actions, not by our intentions.

A minister or a Christian is what he lives, not what he preaches.

Most are deceived by and drawn to behavior and things that seem right, good, and wise but are contrary to His wisdom.

Dear brothers and sisters, what's the use of saying you have faith if you don't prove it by your actions? That kind of faith can't save anyone. It isn't enough just to have faith. Faith that doesn't show itself by good deeds is no faith at all—it is dead and useless.

The bothersome noise of religious talk grows irksome when laid upon the living score of discordant behavior. Talkative's

Bun.  That practice of theirs, I abhor, said I; yet it doth not follow that, because they did so, therefore all others will do so.  I look upon it as my duty to behave myself under the King's government, both as becomes a man and a Christian, and if an occasion were offered me, I should willingly manifest my loyalty to my Prince, both by word and deed.

I also know that a man, by the way he lives his life, can quickly invalidate whatever arguments or advice he presents to others for their own good. Yet

When you realize that people treat you according to how they see themselves rather than how you really are, you are less likely to be affected by their behavior.

We need to decide how we want to be treated. Then we need to begin treating others in that manner.

Your values are the soul of your leadership, and they drive your behavior.

THE QUESTION I MUST ASK MYSELF: DO I TREAT OTHERS BETTER THAN THEY TREAT ME?