Money isn’t an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
TIMOTHY KELLERIf I have the smile of God, all other frowns are inconsequential.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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The world values power, comfort, success, and recognition. Jesus frees us to value grief, sacrifice, weakness, and exclusion.
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The Bible says that our real problem is that every one of us is building our identity on something besides Jesus.
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Worry is not believing God will get it right, and bitterness is believing God got it wrong.
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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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Jesus Christ did not suffer so that you would not suffer. He suffered so that when you suffer, you’ll become more like him.
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It is impossible to forgive someone if you feel superior to him or her.
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Religion is ‘if you obey, then you will be accepted’. But the Gospel is, ‘if you are absolutely accepted, and sure you’re accepted, only then will you ever begin to obey’. Those are two utterly different things. Every page of the Bible shows the difference.
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Men, you’ll never be a good groom to your wife unless you’re first a good bride to Jesus.
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Many times people think if God has called you to something, he’s promising you success. He might be calling you to fail to prepare you for something else through the failure.
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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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As long as we think we are not that bad, the idea of grace will never change us.
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Generosity is not only about money. There is more than one currency. Let your generosity be pervasive in life.
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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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Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.
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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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