If our identity is in our work, rather than Christ, success will go to our heads, and failure will go to our hearts.
TIMOTHY KELLERThe gospel is not only the way to enter the kingdom; it is the way to live in the kingdom.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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God invites us to come as we are, not stay as we are.
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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 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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Christians need the gospel as much as non-Christians do.
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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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You dont fall into love. You commit to it. Love is saying I will be there no matter what.
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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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Money isn’t an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
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You can’t live the Christian life without a band of Christian friends, without a family of believers in which you find a place.
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God’s grace does not come to people who morally outperform others, but to those who admit their failure to perform and who acknowledge their need for a Savior.
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Only on the cross do you have a totally holy God and a totally loving God.
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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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The prerequisite for receiving the grace of God is to know you need it.
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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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