Sound Plus Doctrine Hard Conversations With Yourself
Dec 1, 2025
Delve into the most challenging conversations we have with ourselves. Discover how rooting self-talk in God's presence can reshape our motivations. Explore the tension between private devotion and public worship. Reflect on the need for a genuine prayer life and how it reveals our dependence on God. Examine the motives behind our service: are we serving for Christ, or merely to impress others? Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the freedom found in seeking God's approval over human accolades.
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Begin With Godly Self-Examination
- Ask God to search your heart and reveal hidden faults before evaluating your public ministry.
- Use Psalm 139 and Psalm 19 as models for private self-examination and repentance.
Private And Public Devotion Must Match
- Inconsistent private and public devotion reveals spiritual shallow-ness or performance mindset.
- True ministry flow requires feeding your soul, not only preparing material for public display.
Expose And Repent Mixed Motives Quickly
- Identify your motives honestly and confess mixed motives quickly when they surface.
- Reorient your service to act in Jesus' name for God's glory rather than for recognition.