Elyse Fitzpatrick Quotes

Maturity in the Christian life is measured by only one test: how much closer to his character have we become?

I wish I hated my own sin as much as I hate everyone else's.

Idols aren't stone statues. They are thoughts, desires, and longings that we worship in the place of the true God

Conviction of sin draws me away from myself and toward GodSelf-condemnation, on the other hand, draws me down into myself and away from God.

In your pursuit of godliness, have you left Jesus behind?

The gospel frees us from demanding our own way, because nothing we desire to obtain is worth sinning against such love and kindness.

The law was given to crush our self-confidence and drive us to Jesus.

Our obedience has its origin in God's prior action, and forgetting that truth results in self-righteousness, pride, and despair.