A genuinely persuasive argument does not merely tell you that you are wrong about everything. It doesn't just beat on you from the outside. It comes inside your belief system, as it were, and affirms something you believe strongly. And then it says - well if you believe this (A) then why in the world can't you see that B is true?
Timothy KellerDiscipleship is not an option. Jesus says that if anyone would come after me, he must follow me.
Timothy KellerThe rich brother needs to let the gospel humble him while the poor brother needs to let the gospel affirm him.
Timothy KellerNo one is exempt from trials and tribulations. In fact, this is often what happens to people God loves very much, for it is part of Godโs often mysterious and good plan for turning us into something great.
Timothy Keller