The gospel has two parts. It has the part that says you're a sinner, and it has the part that says you're loved and accepted.
Timothy KellerIf you seek to serve people more than to gain power, you will not only serve people, you will gain influence.
Timothy KellerThe rich brother needs to let the gospel humble him while the poor brother needs to let the gospel affirm him.
Timothy KellerTo be loved but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot like being loved by God. It is what we need more than anything. It liberates us from pretense, humbles us out of our self-righteousness, and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw at us.
Timothy Keller