“My conscience does not render a positive verdict in God’s courtroom when I look inside myself. The only reason I can sleep well at night is that even though my heart is filled with corruption and even though I am not doing my best to please him, I have in heaven at the Father’s right hand the beloved Son, who has not only done his best for himself but has fulfilled all righteousness for me in my place.”
- Michael Horton, Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church (Grand Rapids, Mi.: Baker Books, 2008), 88.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Only Reason I Can Sleep Well At Night
I know I've been an a quote binge lately, but I'm lazy and these quotes are good, so here's another one:
(HT: Of First Importance)
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