Quotes about Actions
Holiness has to do with more than mere acts. Our motives must be holy, that is, arising from a desire to do something simply because it is the will of God. Our thoughts should be holy, since they are known to God even before they are formed in our minds.
— Jerry Bridges
We don't become saints by our actions. We are made saints by the immediate supernatural action of the Holy Spirit alone who works this change deep within our inner being so that we do, in fact, become new creations in Christ (see 2 Corinthians 5:17).
— Jerry Bridges
Practice of true community involves responsibilities and actions that do not come naturally to us.
— Jerry Bridges
Devotion to God is the only acceptable motive for actions that are pleasing to God.
— Jerry Bridges
Sin is not only a series of actions, it is also an attitude that ignores the law of God. But it is even more than a rebellious attitude. Sin is a state of heart, a condition of our inmost being. It is a state of corruption, of vileness, yes, even of filthiness in God's sight.
— Jerry Bridges
God does not always restrain the wicked and harmful actions of others toward His people.
— Jerry Bridges
It is frequently asserted in the Scriptures that God uses the sinful actions of men to accomplish His purposes.
— Jerry Bridges
it is the ability of God to so arrange diverse human actions to fulfill His purpose that makes His sovereignty marvelous and yet mysterious.
— Jerry Bridges
The converse truth is that love gives validity to my actions and makes them acceptable to God.
— Jerry Bridges
Bitterness usually stems not so much from the other person's actions as from the effects of those actions on our lives. Consider the following scenario in your life.
— Jerry Bridges
Have you ever considered how often we judge ourselves by our intentions while we judge others by their actions? Yet intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you.
— Andy Andrews
Have you ever considered how often we judge ourselves by our intentions while we judge others by their actions? Yet intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you. 'I intended to bring you flowers, but I didn't.' 'I meant to finish this work on time.' 'I was going to be there for your birthday.
— Andy Andrews