When Jesus looked down from the cross, he didn’t think “I am giving myself to you because you are so attractive to me.”
TIMOTHY KELLERThe 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…
More Timothy Keller Quotes
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Since they were saved by sheer grace, not by their perfect doctrine or strong moral character.
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Jesus warns people far more often about greed than about sex, yet almost no one thinks they are guilty of it.
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The sin that is most destructive in your life right now is the one you are most defensive about.
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The gospel is not only the way to enter the kingdom; it is the way to live in the kingdom.
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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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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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Worry is not believing God will get it right, and bitterness is believing God got it wrong.
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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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You dont fall into love. You commit to it. Love is saying I will be there no matter what.
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What you do today is shaped by what you believe about tomorrow.
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The way to find your calling is to look at the way you were created. Your gifts have not emerged by accident.
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We were designed to know, serve, and love God supremely – and when we are faithful to that design, we flourish.
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It is impossible to forgive someone if you feel superior to him or her.
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If you don’t feel like praying, pray to God to give you the desire.
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The prerequisite for receiving the grace of God is to know you need it.
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