Mosaic - Erwin McManus In Between Part II
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Sep 16, 2025 This engaging discussion dives into the cultural implications of recent violence, championing empathy over ideology. The speaker explains the importance of creating a welcoming space for diverse individuals and reflects on trials as tests that foster perseverance. Insights into daily reliance on God and the transformative power of gratitude are explored. The talk reveals how shifting one's source from creation to the Creator can profoundly impact life, inviting listeners to embrace spiritual growth amid life's uncertainties.
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Immediate Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Death
- Erwin recounts seeing the announcement that Charlie Kirk had been shot and later confirmed dead while on a plane.
- He describes the array of public responses and how disturbing those reactions were to him.
Moral Health Revealed By Our Reactions
- Erwin uses 1 Corinthians 13:6 to argue that rejoicing at another's death reveals cultural moral decay.
- He says visceral responses to a death show the health or sickness of people's souls, beyond politics.
Ideas Don't Justify Violence
- Erwin warns that justifying someone's killing because you dislike their ideas signals a deep societal problem.
- He emphasizes that disagreement does not justify violence or celebration of death.