You are more sinful than you could dare imagine and you are more loved and accepted than you could ever dare hope.
TIMOTHY KELLERIf your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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The gospel is not only the way to enter the kingdom; it is the way to live in the kingdom.
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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 infallible test of spiritual integrity, Jesus says, is your private prayer life.
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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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Christ’s resurrection not only gives you hope for the future; it gives you hope to handle your scars right now.
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When love of one’s people becomes an absolute, it turns into racism. When love of equality turns into a supreme thing, it can result in hatred and violence toward anyone who has led a privileged life. It is the settled tendency of human societies to turn good political causes into counterfeit gods.
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We were designed to know, serve, and love God supremely – and when we are faithful to that design, we flourish.
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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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Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.
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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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God sees us as we are, loves us as we are, and accepts us as we are. But by His grace, He does not leave us as we are.
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The great basis of Christian assurance is not how much our hearts are set on God, but how unshakably his heart is set on us.
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Trust is accepting what God sends into your life whether you understand it or not.
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God invites us to come as we are, not stay as we are.
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There is a joy available that the deepest grief cannot put out. No circumstance or person can take away the joy God gives.
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