When we grasp that we are unworthy sinners saved by an infinitely costly grace, it destroys both our self-righteousn ess and our need to ridicule others.
TIMOTHY KELLERWe were designed to know, serve, and love God supremely – and when we are faithful to that design, we flourish.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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God’s grace does not come to people who morally outperform others, but to those who admit their failure to perform and who acknowledge their need for a Savior.
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The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access
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If the church does not identify with the marginalized, it will itself be marginalized. This is God’s poetic justice.
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The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe.
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You are a totally loved moral failure.
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God invites us to come as we are, not stay as we are.
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Money isn’t an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
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If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
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The way to find your calling is to look at the way you were created. Your gifts have not emerged by accident.
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Religion operates on the principle ‘I obey-therefore I am accepted by God.’ But the operating principle of the gospel is ‘I am accepted by God through what Christ has done-therefore I obey.’
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Love is the effort and desire to make someone else everything they were created to be.
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So we find messages of self-salvation extremely attractive, whether they are religious (Keep these rules and you earn eternal blessing) or secular (Grab hold of these things and you’ll experience blessing now).
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The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.
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How does Satan accuse us? By causing us to look at our sin rather than our Savior.
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Religion: ‘My identity is built on being a good person.’ Gospel: ‘My identity is not built on my record or my performance but on Christ’s.’
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