"A lasting work requires extensive preparation."
—Douglass Rumford, Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 3.
- Today's Best Illustrations – Volumes 1-4.
Proverbs 6:6-8 (NIV) 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
Proverbs 14:15 (NIV) A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
Proverbs 22:3 (NIV) A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
John 14:2 (NIV) In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.