Christ Quote by Jerry Bridges
““There's a direct correlation between faith in the righteousness of Christ and zeal in the cause of Christ. The more a person counts as loss his own righteousness and lays hold by faith of the righteousness of Christ, the more he'll be motivated to live and work for Christ.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace, 1994
Faith in Christ’s righteousness fuels zeal for His work; surrendering personal merit increases motivation.
In simple terms: Trusting Christ’s righteousness drives active service.
Key Takeaway
Rely on Christ’s righteousness.
Themes
faith
service
humility
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church ministry
- mission trips
- personal evangelism
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrendering personal righteousness change your actions?
- What practical steps deepen trust in Christ?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on zeal may lead to burnout.
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