Episode 4: “God Helps Those Who Helps Themselves”
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Description
It’s good to want to grow, to be a better person. But Jesus calls us to a specific kind of growth. Our spiritual growth is not about attaining perfection, but...
show moreIn this episode, Chara unpacks the damage that the mentality “God helps those who help themselves” can have on a Christian’s life, and gives us a better framework for thinking about our sanctification without chasing perfection.
Verses Referenced: Romans 5:6, Matthew 5:48, Matthew 5:3, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Philippians 3:5-8, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:37-39, 1 Peter 1:15-16, John 17:17, James 4:1, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 1:3-11
Books Referenced:
Finding Holy in the Suburbs by Ashley Hales
In His Image: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character by Jen Wilkin
Wild and Free by Jess Connolly and Hayley Morgan
Movies Referenced: Chariots of Fire
Articles Referenced:
10 Popular Statements that Are Theologically Unsound
How to Strive for Sanctification without Chasing Perfection
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