I used to think God guided us by opening and closing doors, but now I know sometimes God wants us to kick some doors down.
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When it feels like we need to choose between being right and being humble- pick both
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of humility even when we believe we are right.
Bob Goff suggests that in situations where we feel the need to assert our correctness, we should not sacrifice humility. By embracing both being right and being humble, we can engage in more meaningful and respectful conversations, fostering understanding and connection rather than conflict.
Themes
HumilityRightWisdomConversationsRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a team meeting to encourage respectful dialogue.
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