The gospel shows us that our spiritual problem lies not only in failing to obey God, but also in relying on our obedience to make us fully acceptable to God, ourselves and others. Every kind of character flaw comes from this natural impulse to be our own saviour through our own performance and achievement. On the one hand, proud and disdainful personalities come from basing your identity on your performance and thinking you are succeeding. But on the other hand, discouraged and self loathing personalities also come from basing your identity on your performance and thinking you are failing.
Timothy KellerA Christian is somebody whose eyes have been opened, who admits that Jesus is not what you expected, but heโs what you need.
Timothy KellerYou should not begin to pray for all you want until you realize that in God you have all you need.
Timothy Keller