The basic purpose of prayer is not to bend God’s will to mine, but to mold my will into His.
TIMOTHY KELLERJesus warns people far more often about greed than about sex, yet almost no one thinks they are guilty of it.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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After creation God said, ‘It is finished’-and he rested. After redemption Jesus said, ‘It is finished’-and we can rest.
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If we have not seen our sin and sought radical forgiveness from God, we will be unable to forgive and to seek the good of those who have wronged us.
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There are some needs only you can see. There are some hands only you can hold. There are some people only you can reach.
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Nothing is more important than to learn how to maintain a life of purpose in the midst of painful adversity.
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This is the humbling truth that lies at the heart of Christianity. We love to be our own saviors. Our hearts love to manufacture glory for themselves.
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Fear-based repentance makes us hate ourselves. Joy-based repentance makes us hate the sin.
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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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The Bible’s purpose is not so much to show you how to live a good life.
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The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about.
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The Bible’s purpose is to show you how God’s grace breaks into your life against your will and saves you from the sin and brokenness otherwise you would never be able to overcome…
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Jesus Christ was treated as we deserved so that when we believe in Jesus, God treats us as Jesus deserves.
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Tolerance isn’t about not having beliefs. It’s about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.
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Legalistic remorse says, “I broke God’s rules,” while real repentance says, “I broke God’s heart.”
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You are more sinful than you could dare imagine and you are more loved and accepted than you could ever dare hope.
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Jesus Christ did not suffer so that you would not suffer. He suffered so that when you suffer, you’ll become more like him.
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