“Living a life worthy of the gospel does not mean pretending to be perfect. Instead, it means having the humility to think of others as better than ourselves (Phil. 2:3).”
― To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
― To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
“It is always much more difficult for Christians to detect a fundamentally sinful attitude in other Christians than in pagans—especially if that attitude is endemic to contemporary society, thereby reducing or eliminating the “shock” force of that sin.”
― A Model of Christian Maturity: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13
― A Model of Christian Maturity: An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 10-13
“he later came to love. Then God hijacked his life. The zealous Pharisee became the apostle with the gospeled heart. So of course he would say, “To live is Christ.” In the logic of the gospel, there are no alternatives to Christ. Every other”
― To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
― To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
“So what does it look like to live a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ? It looks like walking with, loving with, and doing life with those who are different from you. What binds you together is Christ. It looks like striving together to make Christ known. What motivates you is Christ. And it looks like standing with courage against all oppressors, natural or supernatural. What secures you is Christ.”
― To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
― To Live Is Christ to Die Is Gain
“Is obedience what your church is known for? Is it what other Christians think of when they look at your life? Is this even what you would want to be known for? “Creativity” or “relevance” or “world-changer” might sound better than boring old obedience.”
― The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness
― The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness
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