In the midst of a world of light and love, of song and feast and dance, [Lucifer] could find nothing to think of more interesting than his own prestige.

Scientists often say My position is mistaken. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.

Kevin Owens? He couldn't rock with me. It just wouldn't happen.

In sanctification, there is never, under any circumstances, any room for self-pride or self-praise.

God ... is hidden from corrupt eyes, from the proud and disdainful, but revealed to those who in confession of sin and receptive faith are open to His grace. Salvation is preached in Christ: it is not necessary for one to travel a long way to overcome its hiddenness: he should simply accept this gift in faith.

Any situation that calls me to confront my selfishness has enormous spiritual value.

The person who understands the evil in his own heart is the only person who is useful, fruitful, and solid in his beliefs and obedience. Others only delude themselves and thus upset families, churches, and all other relationships. In their self-pride and judgment of others, they show great inconsistency." I am told over and over in scripture that my duty as a Christian is to become more and more like Jesus Christ.

Though pursuing holiness seems to be—and, in fact, is—a noble aim, and wanting to experience greater depth in holiness appears to be—and, in fact, is—a godly pursuit, it's possible that our desire for increased growth may be fueled by pride, ambition, and self-interest—and our attitude as we wait is often the best indicator of what our true motivation is.

I believe God designed marriage, in part, to "pinch our feet." Both men and women need to have their pride assaulted. All of us, men and women alike, if we are to become like Christ, must, by definition, learn to become servants. And marriage gives us the opportunity to do just that.

Hendricks turned to his wife and said, "A great man. How many great men do you know?" "One fewer than you think," she answered.

Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of wood higher up.

But in a real Christian partnership, one member's guidance is always submitted to the other's for correction and confirmation.