Fellowship Quote by Jerry Bridges
““God does not require a perfect, sinless life to have fellowship with Him, but He does require that we be serious about holiness, that we grieve over sin in our lives instead of justifying it, and that we earnestly pursue holiness as a way of life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace, Jerry Bridges, 1997
Holiness is essential; believers must earnestly pursue it, grieve over sin, and avoid rationalizing it.
In simple terms: Seriousness about holiness is required.
Key Takeaway
Pursue holiness earnestly.
Themes
holiness
spiritual growth
self‑examination
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
spiritual
instructional
When to use this quote
- personal devotions
- church teaching
- counseling
- confession
Key Concepts
sanctification
grief over sin
seriousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you grieve over sin without despair?
- What practices help you pursue holiness daily?
A Different Perspective
Some may view holiness as legalism, causing fear rather than freedom.
