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If God is perfectly holy, then we can be confident that His actions toward us are always perfect and just.
Jerry Bridges • The Pursuit of Holiness: Run in Such a Way as to Get the Prize 1 Corinthians 9:24
“O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer. . . . No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Ps. 84:8, 11).
Stephen Kendrick • The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies
God doesn’t stand for a leader who is doing things his own way, disregarding the good of the people, betraying the God of the universe, and seeking selfish gain.
Tara-Leigh Cobble • The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible
Made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26), each person is a “work of art, signed by God.” The apostle Paul says, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).
Sheridan Voysey • Stand Strong: 365 Devotions for Men by Men
For us, as for Bach, it’s about glorifying God.
theologyofwork.org • Audience of One
Anything good we do or own should be redirected in service, thanksgiving, and gratefulness to God, never letting them feed any boasting or pride.
Stephen Kendrick • The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies
Since I have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, let me speak not as pleasing men but God, who tests my heart. May I not seek glory from men. (1 Thessalonians 2:4, 6)
Kenneth Boa • Handbook to Prayer: Praying Scripture Back to God
His kingdom is about the display of his glory and people who are holy. This is the change he came, lived, died, and rose to produce. This is the life and work he offers us in exchange for the temporary glories we would otherwise pursue. This kingdom agenda is intended to control our hearts and transform our lives.
Paul David Tripp • Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands
God is the hero of the story.