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The secret of the gospel is that we actually do more when we hear less about all we need to do for God and hear more about all that God has already done for us.

Kevin DeYoung

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Kevin DeYoung
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: January 1
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Not only is holiness the goal of your redemption, it is necessary for your redemption
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Just about everybody in America likes Jesus, but few like him for who he truly is.
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For Jesus, Scripture is powerful, decisive, and authoritative because it is nothing less than the voice of God.
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God's timing is rarely our timing.
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Perhaps out inactivity is not so much waiting on God as it is an expression of the fear of man, the love of the praise of man, and disbelief in God's providence.
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God tends to do his best work when the odds appear stacked against him.
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If you find yourself mistreated, misunderstood, and mocked as a Christian, take heart, for so they did to the Christ.
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No matter how long we have been walking with Jesus, we need to hear again, do not love the world.
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The only chains God wants us to wear are the chains of righteousness--not the chains of hopeless subjectivism, not the shackles of risk-free living, not the fetters of horoscope decision making--just the chains befitting a bond servant of Christ Jesus. Die to self. Live for Christ. And then do what you want, and go where you want, for God's glory.
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Those trapped in sin will not normally thank you for pointing out the darkness in their lives.
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All paths lead to God, but only one path will present you before God without fault and with great joy. Pick a path, any path—it will take you to God. Trust me: you will stand before Him one day. You will meet your Maker. You will see the face of Christ. There are many ways up the mountain, but only one will result in life instead of destruction.
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The kind of experience of humility and happiness that comes with gratitude tends to crowd out whatever is coarse, or ugly or mean.
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God gets glory when his strength shines in our weakness.
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Much of the impotence of American churches is tied to a profound ignorance and apathy about justification. Our people live in a fog of guilt. Or just as bad, they think being a better person is all God requires.
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Here's good news: God is even more committed to your change, your growth, and your transformation than you are.
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The world provides no cheerleaders on the pathway to godliness.
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