Christ did not suffer so you wouldn’t suffer. He suffered so when you suffer you will become like Him.
TIMOTHY KELLERThe Bible’s purpose is not so much to show you how to live a good life.
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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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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The infallible test of spiritual integrity, Jesus says, is your private prayer life.
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The basic purpose of prayer is not to bend God’s will to mine, but to mold my will into His.
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Religion operates on the principle ‘I obey-therefore I am accepted by God.’ But the operating principle of the gospel is ‘I am accepted by God through what Christ has done-therefore I obey.’
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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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Money isn’t an idol. It just shows you where your idols are.
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…the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less.
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It’s impossible to have met the real Jesus and be indifferent. You either bow down in wonder OR go away offended.
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Fear-based repentance makes us hate ourselves. Joy-based repentance makes us hate the sin.
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The cross is the place where the Judge takes the Judgment.
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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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The world values power, comfort, success, and recognition. Jesus frees us to value grief, sacrifice, weakness, and exclusion.
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Religion makes us proud of what we have done. The Gospel makes us proud of what Jesus has done.
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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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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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