Willpower can get you through a moment.
But it can’t sustain you for a lifetime.
If sin is fueled by desire, then the answer isn’t simply trying harder. It’s discovering a greater desire.
That’s why the Christian life isn’t just about saying no to sin — it’s about saying yes to the greater joy found in Christ.
The more beautiful Jesus becomes to us, the weaker sin’s promises become.
Message: 2023 Godward Life Panel
“May the Lord bless you and protect you; may the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; may the Lord look with favor on you and give you peace.” - Numbers 6:24-26 CSB
@MikeSHubbard We were able to sit midway back behind home plate. Fortunately when we drew names to see who went to what game, we came out with game 7 seats. What a crazy experience!
“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis
For many years I have been so thankful for Baig, none more than this. Our core beliefs are generally straight forward and clear. But living out those beliefs following the way of Jesus is much more messy and complex. Compassion matters.
We can come to common affirmation of truths such as Gods design for sex, marriage, & sexuality & come to differing conclusions on how to answer this grandmother. So give me the humble orthodoxy of Baig over the arrogant Pharisaism of so many in the church world the past few days.
And we have to keep remembering that it was the orthodox who became most critical of Jesus for being in the places and spaces that no right thinking Jew would ever go and hanging with people no righteous person would ever associate.
Every time this clip makes its rounds on social media I share it, because @DACarson_ is nailing the heart of the gospel. It's the object of faith that saves, not the amount or passion of the faith exercised. Jesus saves. Bring your weak faith to him.
“No one will be encouraged to do something the pastor tells them to do but doesn’t do himself.” — Bobby Sena https://t.co/t82ZwUumUW via @LifewayResearch
“Those who hear Christ’s words but refuse to trust and follow Him will ultimately see their lives crumble like a home without a solid foundation.” — @jjoshsmith https://t.co/7jR3fQeIEJ via @LifewayResearch