If It’s Christian, It Ought to Be Better
When I arrived at Liberty University as a freshman, it was Dr. Jerry Falwell’s final year on earth. I didn’t realize at the time how deeply those months would shape my view of leadership, work, and faith.
One phrase he said has stuck with me ever since:
“If it’s Christian, it ought to be better.”
At first, I didn’t fully grasp the depth of that statement. But over time, I’ve come to understand it wasn’t about arrogance or superiority — it was about excellence. It was about a conviction that when something is done for the glory of God, it should reflect His character: purposeful, excellent, and good.
Even today, Liberty University carries that same conviction in its values:
“Since 1971, excellence, mentorship, commitment to a biblical worldview, service-mindedness, and responsible stewardship have defined who we are. And that’s how it’s going to stay.
Excellence is part of our DNA. From the beginning, we’ve been saying, ‘If it’s Christian, it ought to be better.’ From academics to athletics to the way we train students to be champions in every area of life, excellence is more than a buzzword — it’s our standard.”
That idea — that excellence honors God — has quietly guided me ever since. It’s shaped how I lead, how I build teams, and how I approach the work God places in front of me.
Doing All Things as Unto the Lord
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”
— Colossians 3:23
Paul wasn’t only talking about ministry. He was talking about everything — our work, our leadership, our craftsmanship, and our service.
If the goal is to glorify God, mediocrity isn’t humility — it’s missed potential. Excellence becomes worship.
That’s what Dr. Falwell was getting at. Not pride. Not competition. But worship through work.
Confidence vs. Arrogance
There’s a big difference between confidence and arrogance.
Arrogance says, “Look what I’ve done.”
Confidence says, “Look what God is doing through me.”
Arrogance seeks recognition. Confidence gives glory.
And yet, many of us have been taught to downplay our gifts — to hide our strengths in the name of humility. But false humility isn’t holy. It’s fear dressed up as virtue.
True humility is stewardship. It’s recognizing that your gifts are not yours to bury — they’re God’s to use.
C.S. Lewis said it best:
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”
And Scripture reminds us:
“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:16
We’re not called to hide our light. We’re called to shine it — not for applause, but for impact.
The Call to Excellence
When we pursue excellence for God’s glory, we don’t just do better work — we reveal a better way.
Excellence isn’t perfectionism; it’s stewardship. It’s using the gifts God gave us to their fullest potential and reflecting His creativity, integrity, and purpose in the process.
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:31
That’s what it means to lead with confidence, not arrogance. Excellence without ego. Ambition anchored in purpose.
Confidence as Worship
When your confidence is rooted in the right motive, it becomes worship. It’s not self-promotion — it’s gratitude in motion.
So yes — if it’s Christian, it ought to be better.
Not because we’re better — but because He is.
The Savini Solutions Standard
At Savini Solutions, this truth shapes everything we do — from consulting and creative strategy to the way we serve our clients and communities.
We believe excellence honors God.
And that’s the standard we hold ourselves to in every project, every partnership, and every opportunity to elevate purpose through impact.