“When sin ceases to be wretched, grace ceases to be amazing. And when grace ceases to be amazing, things like grace, forgiveness, and then subsequent truth, beauty, holiness, and virtue cease to move us. When this happens, we become stuck in an insurmountable rut.”- Scott Sauls “But with you there is forgiveness, that you may […]
“Honesty about sin and brokenness is not justifying them or somehow accepting them as good. The opposite is true. Ignoring these things or condemning our sin and moving on is a failure to take them seriously. . . . Honesty in prayer is a rejection of dishonesty, or a lack of transparency, in prayer.”- Kyle […]
“Sin always masquerades as fun and games. But pull back the curtain of the deceived human heart, and what you’ll find hiding there will drive you to your knees to pray for that person. And maybe that’s the very reason God instructs us to pray for our enemies.”- Lysa TerKeurst “If possible, so far as […]
“Sin is always destructive in nature. That’s one indication that a habit, thought, or behavior is sinful — it’s sin if it’s destructive to yourself or others, and it’s sin if it damages relationships. . . . Sin destroys . Sin leaves a wake of pain.”- Bob Merritt “We all stumble in many ways. Anyone […]
“Sin is known for its many side effects, but two are prominent: guilt and shame. Guilt reminds us what we’ve done; shame tried to convince us what we’ve done is who we are. . . . Guilt keeps you from moving, but shame tells you this is your destiny. What you did last week is […]
“We have developed a collective allergy to the application of the word sin to our lives. After all, nobody really makes mistakes anymore. There’s always a scapegoat. . . . It’s definitely not you.”- Carey Nieuwhof Carey Nieuwhof concludes Chapter 5 of Didn’t See It Coming as he talks about the demise of two vital […]
“God never compromised his standard. He satisfied every demand of justice. Yet he also gratified the longing of love. Too just to overlook our sin, too loving to dismiss us, he place our sin on his Son and punished it there.”- Max Lucado “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I […]
“A happy saint is one who is at the same time aware of the severity of sin and the immensity of grace. Sin is not diminished, nor is God’s ability to forgive it. The saint dwells in grace, not guilt. This is the tranquil soul.”- Max Lucado “But all these thing that I once thought […]
“Anxiety is not a sin; it is an emotion. (So don’t be anxious about feeling anxious.)”- Max Lucado “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, with prayer and thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”- Philippians 4:5-6 (NIV) Max Lucado concludes Chapter […]
“Our emotions can tie us up, hold us down, and have a way of choking our resolve to forgive. They are roadblocks that keep us from moving forward with forgiveness.”- Kyle Idleman “In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the […]
“I think deep down we’d like to find a pathway to sanctification that is instant and effortless- no long process, no hard battle.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth “Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.”- 2 Timothy 2:22 In Chapter 5 (“The Pathway to Holiness: Put Off”) of Holiness, Nancy DeMoss states no instant […]
“Holiness and sin both matter — more than we can imagine. They matter to God, and the more we comprehend their true nature, the more they will matter to us.”- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless […]