"Jesus Christ did not suffer so that you……" — Timothy Keller
"Jesus Christ did not suffer so that you would not suffer. He suffered so that when you suffer, you’ll become more like him. The gospel does not promise you better life circumstances; it promises you a better life."
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420 Quotes by Timothy Keller
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If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshipping an idealized version of yourself.
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The peace of God is not the absence of fear. It, in fact, is His presence.
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