The prerequisite for receiving the grace of God is to know you need it.
TIMOTHY KELLERTo fear the Lord is to be overwhelmed with wonder before the greatness of God and his love.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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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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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about.
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Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.
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Fear-based repentance makes us hate ourselves. Joy-based repentance makes us hate the sin.
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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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After creation God said, ‘It is finished’-and he rested. After redemption Jesus said, ‘It is finished’-and we can rest.
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You don’t fall in love. You commit to it.
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All human problems are ultimately symptoms, and our separation from God is the cause.
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A life of gratitude to God for being saved is far more pleasing than a life based on self-righteousness over being good.
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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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If the church does not identify with the marginalized, it will itself be marginalized. This is God’s poetic justice.
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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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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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