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“God is worthy of my loving obedience because of who He is, not because of what he does.” quote by Jerry Bridges
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“God is worthy of my loving obedience because of who He is, not because of what he does.”

Jerry Bridges

About This Quote

Source Book: The Discipline of Grace, Jerry Bridges, 1995

Obedience stems from reverence for God's character, not merely from his actions.

In simple terms: Love God for who He is, not just what He does.

Key Takeaway

Obey out of reverence.

Themes

faith obedience character relationship

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

theological devotional

When to use this quote

  • personal worship
  • prayer life
  • church service
  • daily decisions

Key Concepts

theology spiritual discipline motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does recognizing God's nature change your devotion?
  • What actions reflect love for God's character?
A Different Perspective

Human beings often focus on actions, overlooking intrinsic worth.

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