The basic purpose of prayer is not to bend God’s will to mine, but to mold my will into His.
TIMOTHY KELLERYou are a totally loved moral failure.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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The Gospel is that Jesus Christ came to earth, lived the life we should have lived and died the death we should have died.
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Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.
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Generosity is not only about money. There is more than one currency. Let your generosity be pervasive in life.
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Pride is the carbon-monoxide of Sin. It silently and slowly kills you without you even knowing.
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What you do today is shaped by what you believe about tomorrow.
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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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The Bible’s purpose is not so much to show you how to live a good life.
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We come to God saying, “Look at all I’ve done,” or maybe “Look at all I’ve suffered.” God, however, wants us to look to him – to just wash.
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It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.
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The cross is the place where the Judge takes the Judgment.
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Money isn’t an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
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Prayer should be done regularly, persistently, resolutely, and tenaciously at least daily, whether we feel like it or not.
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Suffering is unbearable if you aren’t certain that God is for you and with you.
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We need to remember that we are saved by grace when we fail. But we need to remember it much more when we succeed.
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In the original language, ‘Fear the Lord’ doesn’t mean be afraid. It means sustaining a joyful, astonished awe, and wonder before Him.
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