A rich, vibrant, consoling, hard-won prayer life is the one good that makes it possible to receive all other kinds of goods rightly and beneficially. [Paul] does not see prayer as merely a way to get things from God but as a way to get more of God himself.
Timothy KellerThe gospel is an exclusive truth but it's the most inclusive exclusive truth in the world.
Timothy KellerWe don't merely need the money from work to survive. We need the work itself to survive and live fully human lives more than money.
Timothy KellerSuffering dispels the illusion that we have the strength and competence to rule our own lives and save ourselves.
Timothy KellerChristians tend to motivate others with guilt. We tend to say: You would do this if you were really committed Christians, indicating that we are committed and all that is needed is for others to become as good as we are! This is why so many churches quench the motivation of people for ministry. In our shoes, Paul would say: Remember the grace God has showered on youโwhat does living out and enjoying that grace look like in this situation?
Timothy Keller