Jerry Bridges Quotes about Character

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As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct.

As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct.

Jerry Bridges

Christian, Character, Scripture

Jerry Bridges (2016). “The Practice of Godliness”, p.74, NavPress

Many Christians have what we might call a 'cultural holiness.' They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them...But God has not called us to be like those around us. He has called us to be like Himself. Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God.

Jerry Bridges

Christian, Character, Holiness

So often we try to develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion. We try to please God without taking the time to walk with Him and develop a relationship with Him. This is impossible to do.

Jerry Bridges

Christian, Character, Trying

Jerry Bridges (2016). “The Practice of Godliness”, p.12, NavPress

Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God

Jerry Bridges

Character, Holiness, Conformity

Jerry Bridges (2014). “Holiness Day by Day: Transformational Thoughts for Your Spiritual Journey”, p.75, Tyndale House

Both gentleness and meekness are born of power, not weakness. There is a pseudo-gentlene ss that is effeminate, and there is a pseudo-meekness that is cowardly. But a Christian is to be gentle and meek because those are Godlike virtues... We should never be afraid, therefore, that the gentleness of the Spirit means weakness of character. It takes strength, God's strength, to be truly gentle.

Jerry Bridges

Christian, Character, Mean

Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit in us whereby our inner being is progressively changed, freeing us more and more from sinful traits and developing within us over time the virtues of Christlike character.

Jerry Bridges

Character, Spirit, Virtue

Jerry Bridges (2014). “Growing Your Faith: How to Mature in Christ”, p.30, Tyndale House

Peace should be a hallmark of the godly person, first because it is a Godlike trait: God is called the God of peace several times in the New Testament. He took the initiative to establish peace with rebellious men, and He is the author of both personal peace as well as peace among men. Peace should be part of our character also because God has promised us His peace, because He has commanded us to let peace rule in our lives and relationships, and because peace is a fruit of the Spirit and therefore an evidence of His working in our lives.

Jerry Bridges

Character, Godly, Men

Holiness is not a series of do’s and don’ts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of God.

Jerry Bridges

Character, Holiness, Conformity

Jerry Bridges (2016). “The Pursuit of Holiness”, p.52, NavPress

The fruit of patience in all its aspects - long-suffering, forbearance, endurance, and perseverance - is a fruit that is most intimately associated with our devotion to God. All character traits of godliness grow out of and have their foundation in our devotion to God, but the fruit of patience must grow out of that relationship in a particular way.

Jerry Bridges

Perseverance, Character, Long

Jerry Bridges (1983). “The practice of godliness”, NavPress Publishing Group