The level of our obedience is most often determined by the behavior standard of other Christians around us.
Jerry BridgesGrace is the love of God shown to the unlovely. It is God reaching downward to people who are in rebellion against him.
Jerry BridgesGodly character flows out of devotion to God and practically confirms the reality of that devotion.
Jerry BridgesUncontrolled temper is soon dissipated on others. Resentment, bitterness, and self-pity build up inside our hearts and eat away at our spiritual lives like a slowly spreading cancer.
Jerry BridgesPerhaps we should stop talking about being faithful to have a quiet time with God each day, as if we were doing something to earn a reward. It would be better to talk about the privilege of spending time with the God of the universe and the importance for our own sake of being consistent in that practice.
Jerry Bridges