Paul sees all kinds of sins in himself and all kinds of accomplishments too, but he refuses to connect them with his identity.

Holding a grudge against someone means you think you know what they deserve and you take it upon yourself to give it to them.

Discipleship is not an option. Jesus says that if anyone would come after me, he must follow me.

Jesus does not just bring good news; he is the good news.

A lack of generosity refuses to acknowledge that your assets are not really yours, but God's.

The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.

Our moral efforts are too feeble and falsely motivated to ever merit salvation.