‘There are surely struggles that you should not share in a public ministry setting, but there are many that you can. Not only do these often become the most effective illustrations of the importance and practicality of the truths you exegete, but also they remind people that, like them, you too need rescuing, forgiving, empowering grace. When you do this, people quit looking at you and saying, “If only I could be like my pastor.” No, they look through you and see the glory of an ever-present Christ. You quit being a painting that they gaze at, and you start being a window to the One who is your and their hope.’

-Paul David Tripp, Dangerous Calling, pp. 80-81 Kindle

(GSiV: Tripp; The Blessing of Humility; Ray Ortlund; Dane Ortlund; Jerry Bridges; Humility; Sanctification)