Jesus is not asking us to do anything for him that he hasnโt already done for us, under conditions of difficulty beyond our comprehension.
Timothy KellerChristmas is telling you that you could never get to heaven on your own. God had to come to you.
Timothy KellerWhile other worldviews lead us to sit in the midst of lifeโs joys, foreseeing the coming sorrows, Christianity empowers its people to sit in the midst of this worldโs sorrows, tasting the coming joy.
Timothy KellerOur need for worth is so powerful that whatever we base our identity and value on we essentially 'deify.' We will look to it with all the passion and intensity of worship and devotion, even if we think ourselves as highly irreligious.
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