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We desperately need to explore how much of our understanding of the gospel is American and how much is biblical.

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Caring for the poor is one natural overflow and a necessary evidence of the presence of Christ in our hearts. If there is no sign of caring for the poor in our lives, then there is reason to at least question whether Christ is in our hearts.
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Why not begin operating under the idea that God has given us excess, not so we could have more, but so we could give more?
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God's revelation is in the gospel not only reveals who He is, but it also reveals who we are.
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We act, though, not under a utopian illusion that you or I or anyone or everyone together can rid this world of pain and suffering. That responsibility belongs to the resurrected Christ, and he will do it when he returns. But until that day, we do with an undivided heart whatever God calls us to do.
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Give liberally. Go urgently. Live dangerously.
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In direct contradiciton to the American dream, God actually delights in exalting our inability.
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Gospel possession requires gospel proclamation.
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The dangerous assumption we unknowingly accept in the American dream is that our greatest asset is our own ability.
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God delights in revealing Himself to you when you are bold enough to bother Him. In fact, I think He would say that the only thing that bothers Him is when you don’t come to Him.
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On popular issues like poverty and slavery, where Christians are likely to be applauded for our social action, we are quick to stand up and speak out. Yet on controversial issues like homosexuality and abortion, where Christians are likely to be criticized for our involvement, we are content to sit down and stay quiet.
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If you can trust God to save you for eternity, you can trust him to lead you for a lifetime.
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