Exploring the theme of returning to old ways despite being liberated by Jesus, the podcast emphasizes the need to avoid false worship and embrace God's unconditional love. It also delves into submission to God's ways for sanctification and the importance of seeking support and embracing freedom in Christ.
God is seen as a loving father over a judge, emphasizing relationships over guilt.
People tend to worship 'little g' gods like lust and material possessions, leading to enslavement.
Desires for feelings, possessions, and self-improvement can lead to addictive behaviors and false beliefs.
Deep dives
The Contrasting Views on God as a Father and Judge
The podcast delves into contrasting views of God as a father of a family versus a judge in a courtroom. It emphasizes the idea that God's primary role is seen as the father of a family, emphasizing love and relationships over judgment and guilt.
Identification of Various 'Little g' gods in Life
The discussion highlights the concept of 'little g' gods that people tend to worship, such as lust, material possessions, and comfort. It explores how individuals become enslaved to these false idols, leading to behaviors and attitudes that detract from a relationship with the true God.
The Temptations of Lust, Materialism, and Self-worth
The podcast addresses the temptations individuals face related to lust, materialism, and self-worth. It describes how desires for certain feelings, possessions, or self-improvement can lead to addictive behaviors, false beliefs, and a pursuit of satisfaction in temporal things.
Struggles with Pride, Self-determination, and Seeking Approval
The episode discusses the struggles related to pride, self-determination, and seeking approval. It emphasizes the dangers of placing self as the most important entity in life, leading to dissatisfaction, superficial gains, and a focus on external validation.
Emphasis on Freedom, Grace, and Striving to Live in the Light
The summary focuses on the theme of freedom, grace, and striving to live authentically in the light. It encourages listeners to break free from past patterns, embrace the grace extended by God, and seek transformation through faith, prayer, and community support.
In Galatians 4:9 Paul says, "But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more?” If we are saved and set free, why do we not act like it and keep turning back to our old ways?
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The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to CoE22.com
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