40 Quotes by Andy Stanley
Andy Stanley is an influential pastor, author, and speaker based in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the founder and senior pastor of North Point Ministries, which has multiple campuses throughout the Atlanta area. Stanley is known for his practical, engaging style of preaching and his emphasis on the importance of building strong relationships. He has written several books, including “The Principle of the Path,” “Deep & Wide,” and “Irresistible.” Stanley is also a sought-after speaker, and he has addressed audiences at conferences and events around the world. (Bio)
Andy Stanley Quotes
Greed is not a financial issue. It’s a heart issue. (Meaning)
Giving up something now for something better later is not a sacrifice. It is an investment. (Meaning)
There is no cramming for a test of character. It always comes as a pop quiz.
You have no idea the numbers of people that God may want to influence through you
Leaders who refuse to listen, will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing helpful to say
Your devotion to God is illustrated, demonstrated, and authenticated by your love for others.
Your greatest accomplishment may not be something you do but someone you raise.
Direction, not intention determines your destination.
There is an appropriate way to use your story, not as an excuse but as a testimony to God’s ability to free you from the past.
The value of a life is always measured by how much of it is given away.
Good people don’t go to heaven. Forgiven people go to heaven.
The God of Christianity never claims to be fair. He goes beyond fair. The Bible teaches that he decided not to give us what we deserve- that’s mercy. In addition, God decided to give us exactly what we didn’t deserve- we call that grace.
Blame enables us to smuggle our issues into our future.
If a man can predict his own death and resurrection, and pull it off, I just go with whatever that man says
Learning never takes place while you’re talking.
Knowledge alone makes Christians haughty. Application makes us holy.
Guilt rarely results in positive behavior. But gratitude? Great things flow from a heart of gratitude.
A single act of courage is often the tipping point for extraordinary change.
Success is remaining faithful to the process God has laid out for you.
Without courage we will simply accumulate a collection of good ideas and regrets.
If you want to know what Jesus meant by what Jesus said, pay attention to that Jesus did.
Stop looking for solutions to problems and start looking for the right path.
Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior
Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.
Celebrate what God has given others. Leverage what God has given you.
Actions don’t only speak louder than words; actions should be used to interpret words.
Maintaining peace with God is more important than keeping pace with someone else.
God, I want what you want more than I want what I want.
If you’re a Christian you can’t have an “I’m better than” attitude toward anyone because everybody is somebody for whom Jesus died.
What could be and should be can’t be until God is ready for it to be.
You can’t resist the will of God and receive the grace of God at the same time.
One of the exciting things about being a believer is watching God unveil His plan for our lives.
A fool is a person who knows the difference between right and wrong, and chooses to do wrong.
Telling someone they’re wrong is not the same as leading or inspiring them to do what’s right.
What breaks your heart is part of a divine design to bring change!
If you want to know if I’m a Godly man, follow me home.
Asking doesn’t mean you lack wisdom – it’s evidence of wisdom.
Grace is the vehicle God uses on occasion to ensure that we get precisely what we dont deserve.
There’s a monumental difference in believing in God and believing God.
My hope is not in riches but in him who richly provides.
― Andy Stanley Quotes
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