God's Word must be so strongly fixed in our minds that it becomes the dominant influence in our thoughts, our attitudes, and… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Bitterness arises in our hearts when we do not trust in the sovereign rule of God in our lives — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Which of us, then, does not offend frequently with our tongue? The real problem, however, is not our tongues but our hearts. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Our first problem is that our attitude towards sin is more self-centred than God-centred. We are more concerned about our own "Victory"… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
We're more concerned about our own "victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sins grieve God's heart. — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Uncontrolled temper is soon dissipated on others. Resentment, bitterness, and self-pity build up inside our hearts and eat away at our spiritual… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
God never wastes pain. He always uses it to accomplish his purpose. And his purpose is for his glory and our good.… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Prayer is the most tangible expression of trust in God. If we would trust God for our persecuted brothers and sisters in… — 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
Three means by which God assures us that we do have eternal life: 1. The promises of His Word, 2. The witness… — 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
In order to trust God, we must always view our adverse circumstances through the eyes of faith, not of sense. And just… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Worship from the heart in times of adversity implies an attitude of humble acceptance on our part of God's right to do… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
In the deceitfulness of our hearts, we sometimes play with temptation by entertaining the thought that we can always confess and later… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
Contentment is one of the most distinguishing traits of the godly person, because a godly person has his heart focused on God… — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
If there is not at least a yearning in our hearts to live a holy life pleasing to God, we need to… — 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
