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“...God has made provision for our holiness. Through Christ He has delivered us from sin's reign so that we now can resist sin. But the responsibility for resisting is ours. God does not do that for us. To confuse the potential for resisting (which God provided) with the responsibility for resisting (which is ours) is to court disaster in our pursuit of holiness.”

Quote by Jerry Bridges

Book:The Pursuit of Holiness

Work

The Pursuit of Holiness

This book explores the principles and practices of achieving holiness through personal discipline and spiritual development. more

Author

Jerry Bridges, born on December 4, 1929 and passed away on March 6, 2016, was a renowned Christian author. His works mainly revolve around faith, morality, and spiritual growth. Bridges is known for his profound insights and clear writing style, with his books enjoying a wide readership globally. more

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