Living and speaking for Jesus

Month: February 2014

When the devil throws our sins up to us and declares that we deserve death and hell, we ought to speak thus: “I admit that I deserve death and hell. What of it? Does this mean that I shall be sentenced to eternal damnation? By no means! For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction in my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God. Where He is, there I shall be also!”

— Martin Luther, "Letter to Jerome Weller", in Letters of Spiritual Counsel, ed. and trans. Theodore G. Tappert (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960), p86-87

Killing it

Great stuff from Nim Clemo:

What gospel truths do you use to excuse your sin?

  • “Jesus died to forgive my sins”
  • “I’m saved by grace, not works”
  • “I mustn’t be legalistic about holiness”

But when I look in the mirror of God’s word – alongside the challenging words of John Owen –  I can’t help but see the ugly realities of my heart:

  • “Holiness and obedience aren’t my top priorities”
  • “I’m too lazy to deal with sin”
  • “I don’t want to fast and battle in prayer”
  • “I don’t believe my sin is dangerous to me”

Wow. Told you it’s ugly. How greatly we need Jesus!

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Feeling very proud of my parents right about now:

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