sinners say i do (book quote 9)

From When Sinners Say "I Do," by Dave Harvey...

Apart from the activity of grace, we are self-centered in everything we do (p. 159).

Very helpful how Harvey distinguishes between unbelief and bitterness...

Unbelief says, "I can't do this," while bitterness says, "I won't do this." Unbelief tells a spouse, "You can't change," and bitterness declares, "You won't change."... Unbelief leans away from God's promises; bitterness slams the door (p. 165).