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We are not called to bring a broken planet back to its created glory. But we are to call broken people back to their creator.

Kevin DeYoung

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Kevin DeYoung
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: January 1
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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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Those trapped in sin will not normally thank you for pointing out the darkness in their lives.
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God did not send a concept, an idea, or a virtue. He sent his Son. Follow the God of love, not love as your god.
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Sincere biblical repentance is as much a work of grace as not sinning in the first place. To err is human, to make progress is divine.
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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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Flattery is saying something nice in order to help yourself. Encouragement is saying something true in order help someone else.
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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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