Proclaiming the gospel to a lost world cannot be just another activity to add to the church’s crowded agenda. It must be central to who we are. It forms our identity.
FRANCIS CHANWe live in a time when Christians need to be told that they are supposed to live like Christ. That’s Weird.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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A relationship with God simply cannot grow when money, sins, activities, favorite sports teams, addictions, or commitments are piled up on top of it.
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But God doesn’t call us to be comfortable. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn’t come through.
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Are we in love with God or just His stuff?
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When we work for Christ out of obligation, it feels like work. But when we truly love Christ, our work is a manifestation of that love, and it feels like love.
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We need to be more concerned about who we are before God than our reputation before people.
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Christians are like manure: spread them out and they help everything grow better, but keep them in one big pile and they stink horribly.
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We live in a time when Christians need to be told that they are supposed to live like Christ. That’s Weird.
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Lukewarm people don’t really want to be saved from their sin; they want only to be saved from the penalty of their sin.
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I don’t have to worry about not meeting His expectations. God will ensure my success in accordance with His plan, not mine.
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Following Christ isn’t something that can be done halfheartedly or on the side. It is not a label we can display when it is useful. It must be central to everything we do and are.
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He wants all or nothing. The thought of a person calling himself a ‘Christian’ without being a devoted follower of Christ is absurd.
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God’s definition of what matters is pretty straightforward. He measures our lives by how we love.
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The world says love yourself, grab all you can, follow your heart. Jesus says deny yourself, grab your cross and follow me.
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Life is about Jesus. We are not here to tell our story, but His.
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In our world, where hundreds of things distract us from God, we have to intentionally and consistently remind ourselves of Him.
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