The Bible’s purpose is to show you how God’s grace breaks into your life against your will and saves you from the sin and brokenness otherwise you would never be able to overcome…
TIMOTHY KELLERTolerance isn’t about not having beliefs. It’s about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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The cross is the place where the Judge takes the Judgment.
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We come to God saying, “Look at all I’ve done,” or maybe “Look at all I’ve suffered.” God, however, wants us to look to him – to just wash.
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If our identity is in our work, rather than Christ, success will go to our heads, and failure will go to our hearts.
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Tolerance isn’t about not having beliefs. It’s about how your beliefs lead you to treat people who disagree with you.
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Nothing is more important than to learn how to maintain a life of purpose in the midst of painful adversity.
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The gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life.
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The prerequisite for receiving the grace of God is to know you need it.
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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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Religion: ‘My identity is built on being a good person.’ Gospel: ‘My identity is not built on my record or my performance but on Christ’s.’
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All human problems are ultimately symptoms, and our separation from God is the cause.
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Pride is the carbon-monoxide of Sin. It silently and slowly kills you without you even knowing.
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Every single emotion you have should be processed in prayer.
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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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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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Those who understand the gospel cannot possibly look down on anyone.
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