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We all admire humility when we see it. But how do we practice it? How does humility-the foundational virtue of the normal Christian life-become a normal part of our everyday lives? Jerry Bridges sees in the Beatitudes a series of blessings from Jesus, a pattern for humility in action. Starting with poverty in spirit-an acknowledgment that in and of ourselves we are incapable of living holy lives pleasing to God-and proceeding through our mourning...
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Why is it easier to obey God than to trust Him? Because obeying God makes sense to us. In most cases, His laws appear reasonable and wise, and even when we don't want to obey them, we usually concede that they are good for us. But the circumstances we find ourselves in often defy explanation. Before long, we begin to doubt God's concern for us or His control over our lives. We ask, "Why is God allowing this?" or "What have I done wrong?"During such...
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This new edition replaces both The Pursuit of Holiness and the separate study guide by combining both resources into one volume!"Be holy, for I am holy," commands God. But holiness is something that is often missed in the Christian's daily life. According to Navigator author Jerry Bridges, that's because we're not exactly sure what our part in holiness is. In The Pursuit of Holiness, he helps us see clearly just what we should rely on God to do-and...
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God's Role and Our Role in the Pursuit of Holiness. You are never beyond the reach of God's grace. Neither are you ever beyond the need of God's grace. Without grace we'd never come to Christ. But being a Christian is more than just coming to Christ, it's about growing and becoming more like Jesus. This pursuit of holiness is hard work, and as we enter into this discipline, we sometimes lose sight of grace. Jerry Bridges helps us steer clear of this...
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Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love. The freedom in falling short of God's standard relies on His gift of grace. Unfortunately, too many of us forget the free offer. We spend our lives basing our relationship with God on our performance rather than on Him. We see our identity as never being worthy of His love. Isn't it time to stop trying to measure up and begin accepting the transforming power of God's grace? The product of more than ten years...
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Over 500,000 copies in print! 'Godliness has value for all things.' -1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV) How can you develop godly character? Bestselling author Jerry Bridges says that godliness is more than a character trait: 'It is a foundational spiritual quality that makes the entire Christian life dynamic, effective, and pleasing to God.' Growing in godliness is a twofold process. It involves an ever-deepening devotion to God and developing character that is...
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