The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson #225 - Josh Howerton // Resisting Pressure With The Power Of The Spirit
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Nov 11, 2025 Josh Howerton, a pastor at Lake Pointe Church, dives into the art of standing firm in faith amidst cultural pressures. He discusses the biblical command from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 and contrasts God’s plan with the world's temptations. Josh emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role as our helper and warns against confusing stubbornness with true firmness. He highlights Martin Luther's courageous stand at the Diet of Worms, serving as an inspiring example. Practical steps to resist daily pressures and maintain humility are also examined.
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Worldly Mold vs. Scriptural Formation
- The world presses believers into a mold that reverses Christlike formation through media, education, and algorithms.
- Josh Howerton warns that Christians must resist being 'reverse discipled' by worldly pressures and choose God's plan in Scripture.
Use The Spirit To Grip And Stand
- Rely on the Holy Spirit as your paraclete to 'grip the ground' and stand firm against temptation and lies.
- Use Scripture empowered by the Spirit daily to resist the enemy's pressures and fiery darts.
Stand Firm Without Becoming Stubborn
- Stand firm when convinced by Scripture, but cultivate humility and tenderness to avoid stubbornness.
- Be thick-skinned toward attacks yet keep a tender heart toward correction and loving submission.