“Scripture speaks of a holiness which we have in Christ before God and a holiness which we must strive after.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“We become so accustomed to our sins we sometimes lapse into a state of peaceful coexistence with them, but God never ceases… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The pursuit of holiness must be anchored in the grace of God; otherwise it is doomed to failure — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“... the pursuit of holiness must bre anchored in grace; otherwise it is doomed to failure.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“The Holy Spirit opens the inner recesses of our hearts and enables us to see the moral cesspools hidden there.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Holiness is not a series of do’s and don’ts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
As we grow in holiness, we grow in hatred of sin; and God, being infinitely holy, has an infinite hatred of sin. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Holiness requires continual effort on our part and continual nourishing and strengthening by the Spirit.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
It is just as important to trust God as it is to obey Him. When we disobey God we defy His authority… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“We are to come to the Word in a spirit of humility and contrition because we recognize that we are sinful, that… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Introspection can easily become the tool of Satan, who is called the accuser. One of his chief weapons is discouragement. He knows… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We are 100 percent responsible for the pursuit of holiness, but at the same time we are 100 percent dependent upon the… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The Holy Spirit makes us aware of our lack of holiness to stimulate us to deeper yearning and striving for holiness. But… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
As we grow in the knowledge of God's holiness, even though we are growing in the practice of holiness, it seems the… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The heroes of faith in Hebrews 11 ... obeyed by faith ... obedience is the pathway to holiness ... no one will… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We could not take one step in the pursuit of holiness if God in His grace had not first delivered us from… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“W. S. Plumer said, “We never see sin aright until we see it as against God...All sin is against God in this… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“We must be careful to let the Holy Spirit do this searching. If we try to search our own hearts, we are… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
...God has made provision for our holiness. Through Christ He has delivered us from sin's reign so that we now can resist… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Many Christians have what we might call a 'cultural holiness.' They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them...But… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Jesus said, "Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:33). We must honestly… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Modern Christians, especially those in the Western world, have generally been found wanting in the area of holiness of body. Gluttony and… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Nothing cuts the nerve of the desire to pursue holiness as much as a sense of guilt. On the contrary, nothing so… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“The Christian living in disobedience also lives devoid of joy and hope. But when he begins to understand that Christ has delivered… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God makes provision for our holiness, but He gives us the responsibility of using those provisions. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
When we commit ourselves to the pursuit of holiness, we need to ensure that our commitment is actually to God, not simply… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“God does not require a perfect, sinless life to have fellowship with Him, but He does require that we be serious about… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The pursuit of holiness is a joint venture between God and the Christian. No one can attain any degree of holiness without… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Truth is we must plant and we must water if we are to make progress with our children in holiness but only… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We must allow the Bible to say what is says, not what we think it ought to say. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 PETER 3:18)” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
It is not the fact that we are united in common goals or purposes that makes us a community. Rather, it is the fact… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
A son or daughter in any human family is either born to or adopted by the parents. By definition, a child can't be both.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
“We must be careful to let the Holy Spirit do this searching. If we try to search our own hearts, we are apt to… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
“Though the power for godly character comes from Christ, the responsibility for developing and displaying that character is ours.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
God's Word must be so strongly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence in our thoughts, our attitudes, and our actions.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
The cure for impatience with the fulfillment of God's timetable is to believe His promises, obey His will, and leave the results to Him.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
In a sermon entitled “God's Providence,” C. H. Spurgeon said, “Napoleon once heard it said, that man proposes and God disposes. 'Ah,' said Napoleon,… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
Jesus said, "Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:33). We must honestly face the… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
We ought to be as earnest and frequent in our prayers of thanksgiving when the cupboard is full as we would be in our… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
... self-control is not control by oneself through one's own willpower but rather control of oneself through the power of the Holy Spirit. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
The fruit of patience in all its aspects - long-suffering, forbearance, endurance, and perseverance - is a fruit that is most intimately associated with… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
Bitterness arises in our hearts when we do not trust in the sovereign rule of God in our lives — Jerry Bridges Copy Share
