Christianity was simple: fight your desires in order to please God.
FRANCIS CHANThe disciples obey because that’s what people do when someone rises from the dead and gives instructions.
More Francis Chan Quotes
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Without action and fruit, all the theology in the world has little meaning.
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Worry implies that we don’t quite trust God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough to take care of what’s happening in our lives.
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Do you know that nothing you do in this life will ever matter, unless it is about loving God and loving the people he has made?
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We should be so joyful from God’s grace that others would respond by saying, ‘I wish I had your God.
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The Bible teaches that true joy is formed in the midst of the difficult seasons of life.
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God’s presence is all that matters.
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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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God doesn’t want religious duty. He doesn’t want a distracted, half-hearted, ‘Fine, I’ll read a chapter, now are You happy?’ attitude. God wants His word to be a delight to us, so much that we meditate on it day and night.
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Are we in love with God or just His stuff?
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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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The disciples obey because that’s what people do when someone rises from the dead and gives instructions.
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Jesus asks for everything, but we try to give Him less.
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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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Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.
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Do you understand that it’s impossible to please God in any way other than wholehearted surrender?
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