Children Quote by Timothy J. Keller
““It is an item of faith that we are children of God; there is plenty of experience in us against it. The faith that surmounts this evidence and that is able to warm itself at the fire of God’s love, instead of having to steal love and self-acceptance from other sources, is actually the root of holiness. . . . We are not saved by the love we exercise, but by the love we trust.275 When Lovelace speaks of warming oneself “at the fire of God’s love,” he is describing what it means to meditate on the righteousness we have in Christ through his sacrificial death. If we don’t meditate on that until our hearts are hot with assurance, we will “steal love and self-acceptance” from worldly achievements, beauty, and status.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Freedom of the Heart, 2015
True holiness comes from trusting God's love, not from seeking self‑worth in worldly achievements.
In simple terms: Trust God's love, not worldly success, for holiness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate trust in divine love over self‑validation.
Themes
spirituality
holiness
self‑acceptance
Mood
contemplative
encouraging
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual formation
- pastoral counseling
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Divine love
meditation on Christ’s righteousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does trusting divine love shape daily actions?
- What practices help maintain this trust?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on trust may neglect the need for active moral effort.
