You can’t live the Christian life without a band of Christian friends, without a family of believers in which you find a place.
TIMOTHY KELLERIf you don’t feel like praying, pray to God to give you the desire.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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Legalistic remorse says, “I broke God’s rules,” while real repentance says, “I broke God’s heart.”
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Where you find your significance is where you find your salvation.
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We were designed to know, serve, and love God supremely – and when we are faithful to that design, we flourish.
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When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.
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Jesus Christ was treated as we deserved so that when we believe in Jesus, God treats us as Jesus deserves.
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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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How does Satan accuse us? By causing us to look at our sin rather than our Savior.
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Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.
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The gospel humbles us into the dust and at the very same time exalts us to the heavens.
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If anything becomes more fundamental than God to your happiness, meaning of life, and identity then it is an idol.
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You don’t fall in love. You commit to it.
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The gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.
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In religion, you obey because God is useful. In Christianity, you obey because God is beautiful.
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When love of one’s people becomes an absolute, it turns into racism. When love of equality turns into a supreme thing, it can result in hatred and violence toward anyone who has led a privileged life. It is the settled tendency of human societies to turn good political causes into counterfeit gods.
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The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.
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