Nothing can be more consoling to the man of God, than the conviction that the Lord who made the world governs the world; and that every event, great and small, prosperous and adverse, is under the absolute disposal of Him who doth all things well, and who regulates all things for the good of his people.
Jerry BridgesHoliness is not a series of doโs and donโts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of God.
Jerry BridgesGod's grace is not given to make us feel better, but to glorify Him... Good feelings may come, or they may not, but that is not the issue. The issue is whether or not we honor God by the way we respond to our circumstances.
Jerry BridgesGod is worthy of my loving obedience because of who He is, not because of what he does.
Jerry BridgesWe might say God's wrath is His justice in action, rendering to everyone his just due, which, because of our sin is always judgment.
Jerry BridgesTrue joy comes only from God and He shares this joy with those who walk in fellowship with Him.
Jerry BridgesGod's Word must be so strongly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence in our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions. One of the most effective ways of influencing our minds is through memorizing Scripture. David said, "I have hidden Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You" (Psm. 119:11).
Jerry Bridges