Scott Gilbert

“The good news of the gospel is that if you follow Jesus, you get … that’s right … Jesus! You get Him and He is more than enough for you no matter what your circumstances are. It is true that He saves us from hell and God can help your marriage and family, but it’s a problem when we emphasize Jesus being the pathway to these treasures. It’s idolatry, not the gospel, when we elevate gifts above the Giver and sell Jesus as a means to get the things we want more than Jesus Himself. People lose sight of the fact that God is the treasure!”
― Francis Chan, Beloved

“You cannot fulfil God's purposes for your life while focusing on your own plans. ”
― Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

“Deeply Aware of Being “Chief of All Sinners.” We see ourselves as potentially weaker and more sinful than anyone around us. We are the chief of all sinners. This is not self-hate or an invitation to abuse, but is meant to make us kind and gentle.”
― Peter Scazzero, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature

“Richard Whately is often paraphrased as observing, “A man is called selfish not for pursuing his good, but for neglecting his neighbor’s.”
― Jim William Ramos, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God