Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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If we think we are usually good, then God is usually irrelevant... Such thinking ignores the depths of sin in my own heart, and, in essence, it elevates me so that I am just a mildly flawed imitation of God rather than someone completely dependent on Him.

Edward T Welch's Popular Quotes

Sanctification is like a clumsy, slow walk rather than a light switch that we turn from off to on.

- Edward T Welch

As a counselor, I have spoken with many people who want to know their spiritual gifts. They come hoping for some sort of diagnostic test that will pr…

- Edward T Welch

The rule of thumb is that if someone is able to be verbally or physically abusive, he or she is able to understand that the behavior is wrong.

- Edward T Welch

There is a mean streak to authentic self-control. Underneath what seems to be the placid demeanor of those who are not ruled by their desires is the …

- Edward T Welch

We spend too much time wondering what others may have thought about our outfit or the comment we made in the small group meeting. We see opportunitie…

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God is God, He is not tame and domesticated like we sometimes (try to) make Him.

- Edward T Welch

If our failure to consistently worship the true God is the key feature of sin, we are sinners all.

- Edward T Welch

Jesus did not die to increase our self-esteem. Rather, Jesus died to bring glory to the Father by redeeming people from the curse of sin.

- Edward T Welch

We are more concerned about looking stupid (fear of people) than we are about acting sinfully (fear of the Lord).

- Edward T Welch