Accord Quote by Jerry Bridges

We must allow the Bible to say what is says, not what we think it ought to say.

— Jerry Bridges

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 PETER 3:18)”

— Jerry Bridges

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

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

“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

“Though the power for godly character comes from Christ, the responsibility for developing and displaying that character is ours.”

— Jerry Bridges

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

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

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

Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter.

— Jerry Bridges

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

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