Sin destroys everything it touches. It destroys the glory of God. It distorts individual happiness. It corrupts families. It divides churches. It is like rat poison. It smells and looks good, but it ultimately kills its victim. Although sin often brings short-term pleasure, if not atoned for, it terminates in infinite pain.
— William Farley (b. 1948), Pastor und Buchautor
Topics: Guilt & Forgiveness, Temptation & Struggle
Occasions: For Reflection
William Farley
William Farley (* 1948) ist ein US-amerikanischer evangelikal-reformierter Autor und Pastor, der von 2002 bis 2018 die Gemeinde „Grace Christian Fellowship“ in Spokane leitete. Bekanntheit erlangte er durch theologische Bücher und Beiträge, in denen er das biblische Evangelium auf Ehe, Kindererziehung, Demut und persönliche Heiligung anwendet. Für Bibelleser bietet sein Werk praktische Impulse, wie reformierte Kreuzestheologie im Alltag und in zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen konkret gelebt werden kann.
All quotes by William Farley (21)
I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found.
Henri Nouwen
There are two ways to do good: to give and to forgive.
Augustine of Hippo
God counts on your failure far more than you do yourself.
Hans Peter Royer
The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.
Tim Keller
Forgiveness means allowing the other person not to have to be God.
Henri Nouwen
Love keeps no record of wrongs, but bitterness keeps detailed accounts.
Craig Groeschel
John Newton
Tim Keller