As we grow in holiness, we grow in hatred of sin; and God, being infinitely holy, has an infinite hatred of sin.

— Jerry Bridges

As we grow in the Christian life we face increasing danger of spiritual pride. We know the correct doctrines, the right methods, and the proper dos and don'ts. But we may not see the poverty of our own spiritual character. We may not see our critical and unforgiving spirit, our habit of backbiting, or our tendency to judge others. We may become like the Logicians of whom our Lord said, 'You say, "I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing." But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked' (Revelation 3:17).

— Jerry Bridges

As we grow in the knowledge of God's holiness, even though we are growing in the practice of holiness, it seems the gap between our knowledge and our practice always gets wider. This is the Holy Spirit's way of drawing us to more and more holiness.

— Jerry Bridges

A willingness to share our possessions with one another is a very important aspect of true biblical community.

— Jerry Bridges

Biblical community is first the sharing of a common life in Christ.

— Jerry Bridges

But God has not called us to be like those around us. He has called us to be like Himself. Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God.

— Jerry Bridges

But we need to pray daily for humility and honesty to see these sinful attitudes for that they really are, and then for grace and discipline to root them out of our minds and replace them with thoughts pleasing to God.

— Jerry Bridges

Christianity is not a do-it-yourself thing.

— Jerry Bridges

Even our tears of repentance need to be washed in the blood of the Lamb.

— Jerry Bridges

Every day is important for us because it is a day ordained by God. If we are bored with life there is something wrong with our concept of God and His involvement in our daily lives. Even the most dull and tedious days of our lives are ordained by God and ought to be used by us to glorify Him.

— Jerry Bridges