Could it not be, that God loves me too deeply, by having people challenge me so that I know I'm not perfect.

The universe shudders in horror that we have this infinitely valuable, infinitely deep, infinitely rich, infinitely wise, infinitely loving God, and instead of pursuing him with steadfast passion and enthralled fury — instead of loving him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; instead of attributing to him glory and honor and praise and power and wisdom and strength — we just try to take his toys and run. It is still idolatry to want God for his benefits but not for himself.

While the good news of the gospel may not appeal to everyone, the bad news of the gospel still applies to everyone.

The general confusion is that our moral behavior is what justifies us before God. Most of us would never say that with our mouths but we feel that lie in our heart and believe it in our minds. You can be morally upright and not be a worshipper of Christ at all.

Trying to make the Gospel relevant is like trying to make water wet.

Why do we try so hard to make Jesus cool?! He doesn’t need a makeover.

The single most loving act we can do is share the good news of Jesus Christ, that God saves sinners.