Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin

Comfort Is Not Your Calling - S22E4

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Aug 11, 2025
Explore the idea that safety and comfort aren't the highest values for Christ-followers; obedience takes precedence. Delve into the lives of Ahab, Jezebel, Obadiah, and Elijah, addressing fear and compromise while calling to live courageously. Discover how to discern God's voice in a challenging culture and the importance of worshiping as commanded in Scripture. Reflect on true leadership and the complexities of identity in faith, emphasizing that genuine worship transcends societal expectations.
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INSIGHT

Men’s Deep Identity Question

  • Men wrestle with the question "Do I have what it takes?" as a reflection of the image of God.
  • That identity fracture after the Fall drives many misguided pursuits to prove worth.
ADVICE

Confess To Live Your Forgiven Identity

  • Confess daily to receive renewed power to live out the righteousness already given to you.
  • Use 1 John 1:9 as a posture asking God to help you act like you are forgiven.
ADVICE

Confirm Major Decisions In Community

  • Don’t make high-risk decisions alone; seek wise counsel and community confirmation.
  • Test perceived words from God against Scripture, elders, and gospel-saturated teaching.
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