Quotes from Elyse Fitzpatrick

Our obedience has its origin in God's prior action, and forgetting that truth results in self-righteousness, pride, and despair.

Maturity in the Christian life is measured by only one test: how much closer to his character have we become?

The declarations of the gospel are unavoidably tied to the obligations of the Gospel.

God created us to be worshipers because it is right that he be known, loved and worshiped. This isn't because he is needy and wishes someone would tell him how special he is. No, it's because he is perfect and the worship of his perfection is holiness in action.

Our beliefs about the sources of joy are frequently experienced as colored imaginations that captivate our hearts.

Our obedience has its origin in God's prior action, and forgetting that truth results in self-righteousness, pride, and despair.

The gospel frees us from demanding our own way, because nothing we desire to obtain is worth sinning against such love and kindness.