Holiness Quote by Jerry Bridges
““Holiness requires continual effort on our part and continual nourishing and strengthening by the Spirit.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges, 1999
Holiness is achieved through ongoing personal effort and reliance on the Holy Spirit’s support and growth.
In simple terms: Being holy needs constant work and spiritual help.
Key Takeaway
Combine personal discipline with spiritual dependence.
Themes
spiritual growth
discipline
faith
holiness
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
theological
practical
When to use this quote
- daily prayer
- Bible study
- church service
- personal reflection
- spiritual mentorship
Key Concepts
sanctification
dependence on the Spirit
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with reliance on the Spirit?
- What practices keep you spiritually nourished?
A Different Perspective
Human effort alone cannot achieve holiness without divine aid.
![“I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. What God desires is here [mind] and here [heart] and what you…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1e0/william-monahan-3226_every-day_i-put-no-stock-in-religion-by-the-word-r_8215.jpg)
