

Inadequacy: The Surprising Secret to Being Useful to God (Part 1 of 2)
6 snips Sep 8, 2025
Discover how personal inadequacies can actually serve a divine purpose. The discussion emphasizes that true confidence comes from God's strength, not our abilities. It tackles the impact of the self-esteem movement on societal views and highlights the true value of humility. The exploration of individualism reveals a contrast between modern achievement culture and historical perspectives that celebrate inadequacy as essential for growth. Insights into guiding children to find their identity in Christ round out this thought-provoking conversation.
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Competence Comes From God
- Paul admits personal inadequacy and says competence comes from God rather than self.
- This reframes ministry success as divine enablement, not human achievement.
Boasting Belongs To The Lord
- Paul refuses self-commendation and insists only God's commendation matters.
- True boasting belongs to the Lord, not personal credentials or achievements.
Humble Credentials Of Suffering
- Paul recounts suffering and an undignified escape from Damascus as credentials of weakness.
- These vulnerable details become his claim to authenticity in ministry.