79 Quotes by J. Oswald Sanders

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.

We can lead others only as far along the road as we ourselves have traveled. merely pointing the way is not enough. If we are not walking, then no one can be following, and ware not leading anyone.

True leaders must be willing to suffer for the sake of objectives great enough to demand their wholehearted obedience.

Are you responsibly optimistic? Pessimism and leadership do not mix. Leaders are positively visionary.

Our sense of humor is a gift from God which should be controlled as well as cultivated.

A leader is a person who has learned to obey a discipline imposed from without, and has then taken on a more rigorous discipline from within. Those who rebel against authority and scorn self-discipline – who shirk the rigors and turn from the sacrifices – do not qualify to lead.

If the world is to hear the church’s voice today, leaders are needed who are authoritative, spiritual, and sacrificial. Sacrificial, because this trait follows the model of Jesus, who gave Himself for the whole world and who calls us to follow in His steps.