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).
TIMOTHY KELLERThe main human problems often are that we misidentify what will make us happy; and we ask people and things to save us beyond their ability.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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You don’t fall in love. You commit to it.
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The main human problems often are that we misidentify what will make us happy; and we ask people and things to save us beyond their ability.
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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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Christians tend to motivate others with guilt. We tend to say: You would do this if you were really committed Christians, indicating that we are committed and all that is needed is for others to become as good as we are!
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Christ did not suffer so you wouldn’t suffer. He suffered so when you suffer you will become like Him.
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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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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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It’s impossible to have met the real Jesus and be indifferent. You either bow down in wonder OR go away offended.
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Fear-based repentance makes us hate ourselves. Joy-based repentance makes us hate the sin.
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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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You dont fall into love. You commit to it. Love is saying I will be there no matter what.
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Worry is not believing God will get it right, and bitterness is believing God got it wrong.
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Faith is not primarily a function of how you feel.
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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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