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God involves us in his mission not because he needs us but because he loves us.

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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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We owe Christ to the world--to the least person and to the greatest person, to the richest person and to the poorest person, to the best person and to the worst person. We are in debt to the nations.
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In direct contradiciton to the American dream, God actually delights in exalting our inability.
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Our greatest need is not to try harder. Our greatest need is a new heart.
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By God’s design, he has wired his children for spiritual reproduction. He has woven into the fabric of every single Christian’s DNA a desire and ability to reproduce.
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God actually delights in exalting our inability. He intentionally puts his people in situations where they come face to face with their need for him.
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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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In a world where everything revolves around yourself-protec t yourself, promote yourself, comfort yourself, and take care of yourself-Jesus says, 'Crucify yourself. Put aside all self-preservati on in order to live for God's glorification, no matter what that means for you in the culture around you.'
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I was immersed in comfortable Christianity. Years ago, I found myself living what seemed like the American church dream - pastoring a large church, living in a large house, and surrounded by all the comforts this world has to offer. But inside I had a sinking feeling that I was missing the point.
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God has made a way of salvation for the lost. Not a way, but the way. And this is the good news - the gospel.
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