Everyone is in a hurry. The persons whom I lead in worship, among whom I counsel, visit, pray, preach, and teach, want shortcuts. They want me to help them fill in the form that will get them instant credit (in eternity). They are impatient for results. They have adopted the lifestyle of a tourist and only want the high points.... The Christian life cannot mature under such conditions and in such ways.

The Conviction to Lead: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters (ed. Baker Books, 2012) - ISBN: 9781441260567