We have to be careful not to elevate our preferences to moral standards and judge others by them. We only do so to feel superior.
TIMOTHY KELLERIf 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.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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Many times people think if God has called you to something, he’s promising you success. He might be calling you to fail to prepare you for something else through the failure.
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Our character is mainly shaped by our primary social community – the people with whom we eat, play, converse, and study.
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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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The Gospel is news of what God has done to reach us. It is not advice about what we must do to reach God.
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Jesus didn’t come to tell us the answers to the questions of life, he came to be the answer.
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Suffering is unbearable if you aren’t certain that God is for you and with you.
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When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.
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How you experience your present is completely shaped by what you believe your ultimate future to be.
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When Jesus looked down from the cross, he didn’t think “I am giving myself to you because you are so attractive to me.”
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This is why so many churches quench the motivation of people for ministry. In our shoes, Paul would say: Remember the grace God has showered on you—what does living out and enjoying that grace look like in this situation?
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Religion says earn your life. Secular society says create your life. Jesus says, ‘My life for your life.
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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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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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If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
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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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