I shouldn’t complain about God’s mercy to others while thanking Him for His mercy to me. I shouldn’t commit the sin of pride by justifying my rebellion or my running from God compared to other people’s sin. Who am I to be angry at what the angels in Heaven rejoice in? Teresa Schultz
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More Quotes By Teresa Schultz
  1. (God) will always grant us wisdom when we ask. And when we seek Him and obey Him, He works all things out for our good.
  2. God is our hope and strength. And hope never disappoints. (Romans 5:5). We can place our confidence in Him without fear.
  3. We cannot let our hurts, fears, and prejudices get in the way of God’s calling for our lives.
  4. Being content to walk with God brings peace in the midst of uncertainty. It brings wisdom in the unknown. It brings contentment in any situation and grace in every circumstance. It brings mercy and forgiveness in sin and blessed assurance in condemnation. It brings freedom...
  5. We can only trust God to change hearts and lives, and let Him use us to stand up for Him, and to love the hurting.
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