It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.
TIMOTHY KELLERThis leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself nor less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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The gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.
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The reason the stone was rolled away on Jesus’s tomb was not so that Jesus could get out, but so that we could get in.
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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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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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Success and suffering will either darken your heart or make you wise, but they won’t leave you where you were.
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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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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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The key question in order to change you is not ‘What would Jesus do?’ but “What has Jesus done for you?”
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All human problems are ultimately symptoms, and our separation from God is the cause.
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Are you living to justify yourself, or are you living because you are justified?
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Christianity does not provide the reason for each experience of pain, but it does provide deep resources for actually facing suffering with hope and courage rather than bitterness and despair
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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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I am going to judge my circumstances by Jesus’ love, not Jesus’ love by my circumstances.
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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 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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