NIV, Once-A-Day Quotes

“Disobedience often means taking the easy way out, relying on our own understanding rather than on God”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“When our lives are the “type” that is built to the moral and character code of Scripture, it can withstand any hurricane. So build your life right — follow God’s plans. Live a life worthy of serving as an example for people to follow.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“Character development is always a prerequisite to godly living.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“We must remember that excellence is not perfection but the pursuit of perfection. And pursuit is what Jesus had in mind when he stated, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). Too, excellence is not being the best; it is becoming your best. Excellence is a process of becoming the best man you can be in all areas of life.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“Even under the most difficult of circumstances, joy is a choice that transforms our tragedies into triumph.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“Do you need a friend? When everyone else has deserted you, even those you thought were close, you have a friend who sticks closer than a brother. His name is Jesus, and he gave his life for you. And he will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men

“These qualities are by-products, not goals — “fruit” of the Holy Spirit as he changes us on the inside. That is, they happen naturally as he does his work in us. He gives us love for neighbor and enemy, joy despite circumstances and in sorrow, peace in turmoil and conflict, patient forbearance during daily aggravations and persecutions, kindness in a violent society, goodness when surrounded by corruption, faithfulness though commitment is scarce, gentleness when the prevailing mood is pushy self-centeredness, and self-control in a world of wild hedonism.”
― Zondervan Publishing, NIV, Once-A-Day: Devotional for Men