Justice Quote by Jerry Bridges
““Because we have a natural tendency to look within ourselves for the basis of God’s approval or disapproval, we must make a conscious daily effort to look outside ourselves to the righteousness of Christ, then to stand in the present reality of our justification.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges, 1995
We often seek God's approval within, but must instead focus on Christ's righteousness to experience justification.
In simple terms: Look outward to Christ for God's approval.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus from self to Christ.
Themes
faith
justification
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- Bible study
- confession
- seeking counsel
Key Concepts
theology
grace
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you daily redirect thoughts to Christ?
- What habits keep you focused on self‑approval?
A Different Perspective
Self‑centered thinking can still dominate despite effort.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
