American - Clergyman | January 11, 1946 -
Little hearts, little souls give little lusts big power. Big hearts give little lusts little power.
John Piper
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The Christian - the biblical - concept of mercy toward wrongdoers only exists in relation to justice. Showing mercy, in relation to wrongdoing, means treating someone better than they deserve.
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The giving of the Quran is in Islam what the incarnation of Christ is to Christianity. If this is so, then Quran-burning is parallel to Christ-crucifying.
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I've always wondered, am I a writer who preaches or a preacher who writes? I don't know. I love them both.
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The Bible is the ultimate authority and infallible, not the pastor and not the elders. And it doesn't mean that you believe everything he says without examining it.
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Don't assume that all fat people are gluttons. And don't use the word 'fat.' There is a principle here. Learn from logic and experience not to associate things - especially in preaching - that don't necessarily go together.
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It's amazing how many introverts go into the ministry. It's amazing how many people go into the ministry who don't really like to be with people.
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Early on, you talk about God because you consider Him to be most important. But later, you realize there are means by which God is known and portrayed.
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Supernatural does not mean methodological stupidity.
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I believe God has a future for ethnic Israel.
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I owe my life and hope to the gospel.
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I am not a good example of an urban pastor. Because of the way I believe God calls me to use my time, I don't have significant relationships with most of my neighbors.
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