Christian Quote by Kevin DeYoung Download Open image “Expecting perfection from ourselves or others is not what holiness is about.” — Kevin DeYoung ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.0 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Christian Christianity Evangelical Evangelism Excellence Expectations Expecting Holiness Holy Inspirational Pastor Perfection Theologian Wise Wise words
Our religion doesn't demand perfection but instead a manageable strive to better ourselves. — Nouman Ali Khan Copy Share Image
All of our holy fathers knew this and all with one accord teach that perfection in holiness can be achieved only through humility. — John Cassian Copy Share Image
To desire and expect nothing for oneself and to have profound sympathy for others is genuine holiness. — Ivan Turgenev Copy Share Image
This perfection must come through the practice of holiness and love. — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
In the final analysis our greatest problem with holiness is not that our concepts of holiness are feeble, but that our hearts are rebellious.… — Floyd McClung Copy Share Image
We're not called to perfection but to faithfulness. Sinlessness in this life isn't possible, but obedience unto godliness is. Sanctification. — Steve Camp Copy Share Image
“Worshiping in the beauty of holiness is an invitation to be participants in the holiness of God, not perfecters of it.” — Tyler Braun Copy Share Image
“The faith that justifies gives rise to lives of obedience—not perfection, but growing holiness.” — John Piper Copy Share Image
“If the possibility of holiness is so plain in the Bible, why do we find it so hard to believe? Probably the biggest reason is because we equate obedience with perfection. If walking in a worthy manner means I never lose my temper, I never lust, I am never lazy, and I never do any good thing with mixed motives,… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share
Perfection does not consist in any singular state or condition of life, or in any particular set of duties, but in holy and religious… — William Law Copy Share Image
The pursuit of holiness must be anchored in the grace of God; otherwise it is doomed to failure — Jerry Bridges Copy Share Image
“Worry about the future is not simply a character tic, it is the sin of unbelief, an indication that our hearts are not resting… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
There is nothing gray about whether a follower of Christ should see 50 Shades of Grey. This is a black and white issue. Don’t… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
A catechism is simply a tool for teaching the fundamentals of the faith. Unlike a creed or confession, a catechism uses questions and answers.… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
Live for God. Obey the Scriptures. Think of others before yourself. Be holy. Love Jesus. And as you do these things, do whatever else… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
If there really is a perfect will of God we are meant to discover, in which we will find tremendous freedom and fulfillment, why… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
Seek first the kingdom of God, and then trust that He will take care of our needs, even before we know what they are… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
There is no sin so prevalent, so insidious, and so deep as the sin of fearing people more than we fear God. — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
“The pursuit of holiness is not a quixotic effort to do just what Jesus did. It’s the fight to live out the life that… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
Offendedness is just about the last shared moral currency in our country. And, I'm sorry, but it's really annoying. We don't discuss ideas or… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
The finality of Christs redemption for us is intimately tied to the finality of his revelation to us. . . . If we say… — Kevin DeYoung Copy Share Image
I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson, open the carriage door. We shall return to the house." Beth smiled up at Christian. "Shall we adjourn to the house to get some ointment for your hands and a bath, my love?" His eyes lit. "A bath?"… — Karen Hawkins Copy Share
I think, here's what I've realized from interviewing people, and I've been very open about my Catholicism and my love of Christ and I… — Jay Mohr Copy Share Image
The truth is, of course, that the curtness of the Ten Commandments is an evidence, not of the gloom and narrowness of a religion,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Why do Christians sing when they are together? The reason is, quite simply, because in singing together it is possible for them to speak… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
I'm very used to working with first time actors - you can just look back at 'E.T.' with Drew Barrymore, and Christian Bale from… — Steven Spielberg Copy Share Image
“A question for Christians who accept evolution: When did we gain a "soul"? Did Homo habilis have a soul? Homo ergaster? Did God only… — David G. McAfee Copy Share Image
Always have the fear of God in your heart, and remember that God is always with you, everywhere, whether you are walking or sitting. — Gennadius of Constantinople Copy Share Image
For many, the call to be a Christian can seem demanding, even overwhelming. But we need not be afraid or feel inadequate. The Savior has promised that He will make us equal to His work. 'Follow me,' He said, 'and I will make you fishers of men.' As we follow Him, He blesses us with gifts, talents, and the strength… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share
A real Christian in an odd number anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen, talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see, expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another, empties himself in order to be full, admits he is wrong so he can be declared right, goes down in order to… — Anonymous Copy Share
When the Lord Jesus Christ became my surety . . . He went to Calvary's cross, and all my guilt was charged against Him.… — Henry Allen Ironside Copy Share Image
The world's history is a divine poem, of which the history of every nation is a canto, and every man a word. Its strains have been pealing along down the centuries, and though there have been mingled the discords of warring cannon and dying men, yet to the Christian philosopher and historian - the humble listener - there has been… — James A. Garfield Copy Share
Poor David Hume is dying fast, but with more real cheerfulness and good humor and with more real resignation to the necessary course of… — Adam Smith Copy Share Image
