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 KELLERWhat you do today is shaped by what you believe about tomorrow.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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If you want God’s grace, all you need is need, all you need is nothing. But that kind of spiritual humility is hard to muster.
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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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The more you understand how your salvation isn’t about your behavior, the more radically your behavior will change.
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Where you find your significance is where you find your salvation.
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To fear the Lord is to be overwhelmed with wonder before the greatness of God and his love.
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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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In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.
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The lack of joy in your life is due to your lack of mission.
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You are more sinful than you could dare imagine and you are more loved and accepted than you could ever dare hope.
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We need to remember that we are saved by grace when we fail. But we need to remember it much more when we succeed.
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There are some needs only you can see. There are some hands only you can hold. There are some people only you can reach.
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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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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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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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Faith is not primarily a function of how you feel.
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