The Bible says that our real problem is that every one of us is building our identity on something besides Jesus.
TIMOTHY KELLERYou dont fall into love. You commit to it. Love is saying I will be there no matter what.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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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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I am going to judge my circumstances by Jesus’ love, not Jesus’ love by my circumstances.
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If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.
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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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It is impossible to forgive someone if you feel superior to him or her.
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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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Pride is the carbon-monoxide of Sin. It silently and slowly kills you without you even knowing.
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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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If you want God’s grace, all you need is need, all you need is nothing. But that kind of spiritual humility is hard to muster.
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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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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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If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all that he said; if he didn’t rise from the dead, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether or not you like his teaching but whether or not he rose from the dead.
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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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Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.
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Religion is ‘if you obey, then you will be accepted’. But the Gospel is, ‘if you are absolutely accepted, and sure you’re accepted, only then will you ever begin to obey’. Those are two utterly different things. Every page of the Bible shows the difference.
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Men, you’ll never be a good groom to your wife unless you’re first a good bride to Jesus.
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When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.
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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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In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.
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The cross is the place where the Judge takes the Judgment.
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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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To fear the Lord is to be overwhelmed with wonder before the greatness of God and his love.
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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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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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