428 Quotes by Dallas Willard

In the story of the good Samaritan, Jesus not only teaches us to help people in need; more deeply, he teaches us that we cannot identify who “has it”, who is “in” with God, who is “blessed”, by looking at exteriors of any sort. That is a matter of the heart. There alone the kingdom of the heavens and human kingdoms great and small are knit together. Draw any cultural or social line you wish, and God will find his way beyond it.

The Spiritual disciplines are wisdom and not righteousness.

Our relations with others are not external. They enter into our very identity. And that's why people struggle with them so.

In Spiritual formation we are aiming at a character and life that is so shaped that the deeds of Christ routinely and easily come from what is inside.

We are invited to make a pilgrimage – into the heart and life of God.

Obedience to Christ is the easy way, take my yoke...

Jesus is actually looking for people he can trust with his power.

If we are to use our minds rightly, we must live in an attitude of constant openness and learning.

When we are formed inwardly, outer issues do become much more manageable.