In the church, not everything expressive is βperformative.β Some of it is just genuine worship.
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Be careful not to turn your preference into doctrine.
βThou that dwellest in the clefts of the rockβ¦β
Their geography (Edomβs high cliffs) gave them confidence without accountability.
Where youβre positioned in life can trick you into believing youβre untouchable.
[Obadiah 1:3-4]
Pride doesnβt just elevate, it distorts perception.
βThe pride of thine heart hath deceived theeβ β You can be wrong and feel completely right.
The most dangerous deception is self-deception, when you become your own echo chamber.
[Obadiah 1:3-4]
π± Pride creates a false sense of security.
βΌοΈ It convinces you your position is permanent, your influence is unshakable, and your fall is impossible.
β οΈ Thatβs the deception.
π€·πΎββοΈ If you have enough dating experiences to announce that dating in Atlanta is trash then maybe the problem is in your vetting process.
Metro Atlanta is about 6.2 million people.
SIX. POINT. TWO. MILLION.
A lot of amazing people are still single, not because theyβre not great, but because theyβre not presented well.
Being a good person isnβt always the issue.
How you communicate who you are matters.
The early church didnβt meet house to house because they rejected the temple. They met in both. Persecution scattered them, and homes became hubs for the gospel. (Acts 2:46; 5:42; 8:1)
God is relatable, but He is never casual.
He walked with humanity, yet angels still cry, βHoly, Holy, Holy.β Letβs keep the Church sacred while reaching the lost. #MJBII