If we think we are usually good, then God is usually irrelevant... Such thinking ignores the depths of sin in my own heart, and, in essence, it elevates me so that I am just a mildly flawed imitation of God… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
There is a mean streak to authentic self-control. Underneath what seems to be the placid demeanor of those who are not ruled by their desires is the heart of a warrior. Self control is not for the timid. When we… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
If we think we are usually good, then God is usually irrelevant... Such thinking ignores the depths of sin in my own heart, and,… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
When you are in the grips of low self-esteem, it’s painful, and it certainly doesn’t feel like pride. But I believe that this is… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
Fear in the biblical sense... includes being afraid of someone, but it extends to holding someone in awe, being controlled or mastered by people,… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
God is God, He is not tame and domesticated like we sometimes (try to) make Him. — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
We are more concerned about looking stupid (fear of people) than we are about acting sinfully (fear of the Lord). — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
Jesus did not die to increase our self-esteem. Rather, Jesus died to bring glory to the Father by redeeming people from the curse of… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
There is a mean streak to authentic self-control. Underneath what seems to be the placid demeanor of those who are not ruled by their… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
The rule of thumb is that if someone is able to be verbally or physically abusive, he or she is able to understand that… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
As a counselor, I have spoken with many people who want to know their spiritual gifts. They come hoping for some sort of diagnostic… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
Sanctification is like a clumsy, slow walk rather than a light switch that we turn from off to on. — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
If our failure to consistently worship the true God is the key feature of sin, we are sinners all. — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
"Sinner" is a present-tense description of everyone, including those who have put their faith in Christ. Of course, those who have called Jesus "Lord"… — Edward T Welch Copy Share Image
