(The Rabbi’s Vault is a collection of things that I come across that I want to remember: Scripture, quotes, stories, humor, cartoons, song lyrics, videos, articles, etc. Perhaps you will find them of interest as well.)
My favorite quotes from Hidden Christmas by Tim Keller
If the Son of God was born in a manger, then we have lost the right to be in charge of our lives.” (p.72)
“But if you have never stood and looked at the Gospel and found it ridiculous, impossible, inconceivable, I don’t think you have really understood it.” (p.85)
“The call to theologically grounded, willing, glad surrender is the most radically countercultural summongs possible in the modern Western world that values personal, autonomy overall things.” (p.94)
“If you don’t do both of these things – ponder and treasure the Word of God – you will not truly hear the message. Your ears will hear it but not your mind and heart. It won’t sink in, comfort, convict, or change you.” (p.108)
“Don’t be put off by the ordinariness of the means of joy, for in that ordinariness is hidden the extraordinary riches of the Gospel.” (p. 141)