I realize anew that, just as we must learn to obey God one choice at a time, we must also learn to trust God one circumstance at a time. Trusting God is not a matter of my feelings but of my will. I never feel like trusting God when adversity strikes, but I can choose to do so even when I donโt feel like it. That act of the will, though, must be based on belief, and belief must be based on truth.
Jerry BridgesA willingness to share our possessions with one another is a very important aspect of true biblical community.
Jerry BridgesIntrospection can easily become the tool of Satan, who is called the accuser. One of his chief weapons is discouragement. He knows that if he can make us discouraged and dispirited we will not fight the battle for holiness.
Jerry BridgesAll pain we experience is intended to move us closer to the goal of being holy as He is holy.
Jerry BridgesGod in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about.
Jerry Bridges