Approach Quote by Jerry Bridges
“We are 100 percent responsible for the pursuit of holiness, but at the same time we are 100 percent dependent upon the Holy Spirit to enable us in that pursuit. The pursuit of holiness is not a pull-yourself-up-by-your-own-bootstraps approach to the Christian life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Discipline of Grace, 1994
Holiness requires both personal effort and reliance on the Holy Spirit; it’s a partnership, not self‑reliance.
In simple terms: Holiness is teamwork with God, not solo effort.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate dependence on the Spirit while pursuing righteousness.
Themes
faith
spiritual growth
dependence
holiness
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
grace
spiritual disciplines
divine empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance effort and reliance?
- What practices nurture spiritual dependence?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on effort can lead to burnout.
