Complaining about the weather seems to be a favorite American pastime. Sadly, we Christians often get caught up in this ungodly habit… — 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
Don't believe everything you think. You cannot be trusted to tell yourself the truth. Stay in The Word. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct. — 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
So often we try to develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion. We try to please… — 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
Both gentleness and meekness are born of power, not weakness. There is a pseudo-gentlene ss that is effeminate, and there is a… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
I warmly commend it to all Christians who want to grow in their faith. — 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
“This pursuit requires sustained, vigorous effort. It allows for no indolence, no lethargy, no halfhearted commitment, and no laissez- faire attitude toward… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God is never at a loss because He cannot find someone to cooperate with Him in carrying out His plan. He so… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The person who fears God seeks to live all of life to the glory of God... All the activities of life should… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The purpose of God's discipline is not to punish us but to transform us. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Only when we're thoroughly convinced that the Christian life is entirely of grace are we able to serve God out of a… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
No detail of your life is too insignificant for your heavenly Father's attention. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God does not delight in our sufferings. He brings only that which is necessary, but He does not shrink from that which… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
The level of our obedience is most often determined by the behavior standard of other Christians around us. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Gentleness is an active trait, describing the manner in which we should treat others. Meekness is a passive trait, describing the proper… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Every day of our Christian experience should be a day of relating to God on the basis of His grace alone. We… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
How then can we deal with our tendency toward worldliness? It is not by determining that we will not be worldly, but… — 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
We must allow the Bible to say what is says, not what we think it ought to say. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 PETER 3:18)” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“Though the power for godly character comes from Christ, the responsibility for developing and displaying that character is ours.” — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter. — 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 face the… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
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 Image
