Become New with John Ortberg Never Believe Anything Bad About God (2023) IN THE BEGINNING
May 14, 2025
Explore the goodness of God's nature and confront any negative perceptions you may have. Dive into the Genesis story and understand how legalism can distort your spiritual journey. Discover the evolution of legalism in today's political landscape and learn to prioritize grace. Finally, embrace surrender and find joy in daily life, fostering community through prayer and connection. Each topic invites reflection and encourages growth in your relationship with God.
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Temptation: Believe Bad About God
- The real temptation from the serpent is to believe something bad about God, not to outright disobey Him.
- This belief keeps us from abandoning ourselves fully to God's good guidance and care.
Knowledge Means Participation
- 'Knowledge' in the Bible means active participation, not just information.
- We are forbidden to take on ourselves the role of deciding good and evil as God does.
Eve: The First Legalist
- Eve became the first legalist by adding rules God never said, like "you must not touch" the tree.
- Legalism makes God seem unreasonable and reduces our willingness to submit to Him.
