"The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time. It undermines both swaggering and sniveling. I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone. I do not think more of myself or less of myself. Instead, I think of myself less. I don't need to notice myself - how I'm doing, how I'm being regarded - so often"
- Tim Keller, The Reason for God, p.181
4 comments:
Brilliant quote, brilliant book!
It's a great book isn't it? Just finished it today, and it has really blessed me. I'm hoping to post a full review of it on this blog during the incoming week.
Hope you're well Gary.
Absolutely love this quote. As we meditate on God's grace, mercy and love it leads us to think more of Him and less of ourselves. Thanks
Thanks very much for your comment Gail. I love the balance that Keller strikes here, and the liberty we have to forget ourselves in the light of God's grace.
Really appreciate you reading along.
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