312 Quotes by Jerry Bridges

Sin, in the final analysis, is rebellion against the sovereign Creator, Ruler, and Judge of the universe. It resists the rightful prerogative of a sovereign Ruler to command obedience from His subjects. It says to an absolutely holy and righteous God that His moral laws, which are a reflection of His own nature, are not worthy of our wholehearted obedience.

No detail of your life is too insignificant for your heavenly Father’s attention.

We can develop the habit of thinking thoughts that are pure, true, and good. We can develop the habits of prayer and meditating on the Scriptures. But these habits will only be developed through frequent repetition.

Shall we presume on God’s grace by tolerating in ourselves the very sin that nailed Christ to the cross?

Don’t believe everything you think. You cannot be trusted to tell yourself the truth. Stay in The Word.

Anxiety is a sin also because it is a lack of acceptance of God’s providence in our lives.

It is our response to our circumstances rather than the degree of difficulty that determines whether or not we are discontent.

To be justified means more than to be declared “not guilty.” It actually means to be declared righteous before God. It means God has imputed or charged the guilt of our sin to His Son, Jesus Christ, and has imputed or credited Christ’s righteousness to us.

This is fellowship: sharing with one another what God is teaching through the Scriptures, and this is an important part of true community.