The Gospel is news of what God has done to reach us. It is not advice about what we must do to reach God.
TIMOTHY KELLERIf you love anything in this world more than God, you will crush that object under the weight of your expectations.
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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If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
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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…
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When Job was prospering, he prayed. When he was suffering, he still prayed.
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This is why so many churches quench the motivation of people for ministry. In our shoes, Paul would say: Remember the grace God has showered on you—what does living out and enjoying that grace look like in this situation?
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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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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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Christianity does not provide the reason for each experience of pain, but it does provide deep resources for actually facing suffering with hope and courage rather than bitterness and despair
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To be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God.
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The only person who dares wake up a king at 3:00 AM for a glass of water is a child. We have that kind of access
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If you love anything in this world more than God, you will crush that object under the weight of your expectations.
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God invites us to come as we are, not stay as we are.
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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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If God is not at the center of your life, something else is.
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How do you change your behavior? Change what you worship
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