I can't imagine God not allowing my dog into heaven.

— Rick Warren

I expect God to use me, not because of who I am but because of who Jesus is. Not because of what I've done, but because of what Jesus has done.

— Rick Warren

If God only used perfect people, nothing would get done. God will use anybody if you're available.

— Rick Warren

I happen to agree with many of the liberal emphasis on compassion, justice and equality. I just disagree that it's the government's role to provide everything.

— Rick Warren

I have never been involved in politics.

— Rick Warren

Impression without expression causes depression. Study without service leads to spiritual stagnation.

— Rick Warren

In all my travels, I've never seen a country's population more determined to forgive, and to build and succeed than in Rwanda.

— Rick Warren

In Eden, worship was not an event to attend, but a perpetual attitude.

— Rick Warren

In Psalm 72, Solomon prays for power and fame, but he says the purpose of influence is to speak up for others and one is the immigrant. He doesn't delineate between legal and illegal.

— Rick Warren

It is not always convenient or comfortable, and sometimes worship is a sheer act of the will--a willing sacrifice.

— Rick Warren