This episode explores what does the bible say about being patient with people. Talking points include what causes inpatients, steps to become patient and the benefits.
Podcast: Something to think about
Made in his image
In this episode we explore what does the bible say about me from the perspective made in his image.
Some of the major talking points include:
- What you should believe about yourself
- What will happen if you don’t
- Benefits of know what God says about you
What the bible says about seeking approval from others?
Joh 5:44 How can you believe when you accept each other’s praise and don’t look for the praise that comes from the only God?
Describe the action of seeking approval from others.
How do you know if you are seeking from others?
- You care about what people think of you
- You ignore what God think of You
- You don’t what you are doing to be exposed
- You fear you or your ideas being rejected by others
- You will do anything to attract people’s attention
Joh 12:43 They were more concerned about what people thought of them than about what God thought of them.
What happens when you are in this state?
- You are hostile towards God
- You refuse to respect God’s authority in your life
- You cannot obey God’s Standards
- You cannot please God
What should you do if you should not seek approval from other people?
- Seek God’s approval
- Don’t try to please people
- Obey God standards
- Respect God’s authority in your life
What does the bible say about living in self denial
Major talking points from this weeks episode
Joh 3:19-20 This is why people are condemned: The light came into the world. Yet, people loved the dark rather than the light because their actions were evil. (20) People who do what is wrong hate the light and don’t come to the light. They don’t want their actions to be exposed.
How do you know if you are living in self denial
- You try to hide what you are doing from others
- You don’t want anyone to talk to you about the problem
- Ignore accurate teaching
- Believe in myths
- Refuse to listen to the truth
- You surround yourself with people who tell you what you want to hear
2Ti 4:3-4 A time will come when people will not listen to accurate teachings. Instead, they will follow their own desires and surround themselves with teachers who tell them what they want to hear. (4) People will refuse to listen to the truth and turn to myths.
What does the bible say about why persons can’t believe in themselves
If you ever have difficulty believing in yourself and God this week’s episode takes a closer look at why.
How Stubbornness affects your relationships
This weeks episode looks at how a lack of self-confidence affects our relationship with God and our loved ones.
Reference scripture: Acts 19:9
What lack of self confidence look like
Lack of self-confidence can have a negative impact on your life and relationship with God. This episode dives deep into what low self-confidence look like from a biblical perspective and how to address the issue.
What causes self doubt and unbelief
This episode takes a biblical look at what causes unbelief and self-doubt in God.