We're more concerned about our own "victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sins grieve God's heart.

Jerry Bridges
We're more concerned about our own
We're more concerned about our own
We're more concerned about our own
We're more concerned about our own
About This Quote

The problem with sin is that it makes us feel good. It makes us feel superior. It gives us a false sense of power. But, the truth is, sin not only doesn't make us feel good, it actually makes us feel terrible.

And, this is something we need to remember. Sin is harmful to ourselves and to others. It's also harmful to God's character.

The more we focus on ourselves and our own accomplishments, the less concerned we are about the evil that goes on in the world. We're more concerned about our own "victory" over sin than we are about the fact that our sins grieve God's heart.

Source: The Pursuit Of Holiness

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