Pride is that which claims to be the author of what is really a gift.
Interpretation
Pride can lead us to falsely attribute our achievements to ourselves, ignoring the gifts and blessings that contribute to our success.
This quote by Timothy Keller emphasizes the danger of pride, suggesting that it distorts our perception of our accomplishments. It reminds us that many of our achievements are not solely the result of our own efforts but are influenced by external gifts, talents, and circumstances. Recognizing this can foster humility and gratitude in our lives.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a motivational speaking event to highlight the importance of humility.
Falling in love in a Christian way is to say,'I am excited about your future and I want to be part of getting you there. I'm signing up for the journey with you. Would you sign up for the journey to my true self with me? It's going to be hard but I want to get there.
Only in Jesus Christ do we see how the untamable, infinite God can become a baby and a loving Savior. On the cross we see how both the love and the holiness of God can be fulfilled at once.
All human problems are ultimately symptoms, and our separation from God is the cause.
While your character flaws may have created mild problems for other people, they will create major problems for your spouse and your marriage.
To 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.
God's Kingdom is "present in its beginnings, but still future in its fullness. This guards us from an under-realized eschatology (expecting no change now) and an over-realized eschatology (expecting all change now). In this stage, we embrace the reality that while we're not yet what we will be, we're also no longer what we used to be.
The intellect of two thousand asses cannot bring forth a single man's thought.
How you speak and the words you use tell much about the image you choose to portray. Use language to build and uplift those around you. Profane, vulgar, or crude language and inappropriate or off-color jokes are offensive to the Lord. Never misuse the name of God or Jesus Christ. The Lord said, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain" (Ex. 20:7).
One must always hope when one is desperate, and doubt when one hopes.
The days have taught you not to trust happiness because it hurts when it deceives.
I tell my kids and I tell proteges, always have humility when you create and grace when you succeed, because it's not about you. You are a terminal for a higher power. As soon as you accept that, you can do it forever.
You can never be wise unless you love reading.
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