The truth, whether we admit it or not, is that grace scares us to death. It scares us primarily because it wrestles control and manageability out of our hands - introducing chaos and freedom.
Tullian TchividjianReal, pure, unadulterated freedom happens when the resources of the gospel smash any sense of need to secure for myself anything beyond what Christ has already secured for me.
Tullian TchividjianI became frustrated with myself for not being as sturdy and unquestioning as I knew a man in my position should be.
Tullian TchividjianPeople who know they are not good make the best messengers of grace because they are desperately aware of their own need for it.
Tullian Tchividjian