The great basis of Christian assurance is not how much our hearts are set on God, but how unshakably his heart is set on us.
TIMOTHY KELLERSuffering can refine us rather than destroy us because God himself walks with us in the fire.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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God became someone we could hurt. Why? To get us back… No other religion-whethe r secularism, Greco-Roman paganism, Eastern religion, Judaism, or Islam-believes God became breakable or suffered or had a body.
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There is a joy available that the deepest grief cannot put out. No circumstance or person can take away the joy God gives.
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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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How do you change your behavior? Change what you worship
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When I forget the gospel I become dependent on the smiles and evaluation of others.
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The lack of joy in your life is due to your lack of mission.
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Think like a prophet, serve like a priest, and plan like a king.
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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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If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
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The infallible test of spiritual integrity, Jesus says, is your private prayer life.
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It is not the strength of your faith but the object of your faith that actually saves you.
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How you experience your present is completely shaped by what you believe your ultimate future to be.
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So we find messages of self-salvation extremely attractive, whether they are religious (Keep these rules and you earn eternal blessing) or secular (Grab hold of these things and you’ll experience blessing now).
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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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