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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Don’t Follow Your Heart?? (with Thaddeus Williams)
Jan 4, 2024
Thaddeus Williams, Biola professor and author, discusses his book 'Don't Follow Your Heart' and the ten commandments of self-worship. They explore the origins of self-worship and its rise in society. They also delve into self-worship in the church, the difference between ancient and modern concepts of happiness, and the idea of being a cultural heretic.
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- Self-worship is infiltrating society and promoting the idea of following one's desires instead of God's heart.
- The cultural emphasis on following one's heart is counter to biblical teachings, and self-worship promotes self-gratification and infallible emotions.
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The Ten Commandments of Self-Worship
The podcast explores the concept of self-worship and how it is infiltrating the hearts and minds of a new generation. The guest, Thad Williams, discusses his book 'Don't Follow Your Heart,' which challenges the idea of following one's own desires and emphasizes the importance of following God's heart instead. The podcast highlights how the culture promotes self-worship as a religious-like devotion to oneself, and how it impacts various aspects of society. Williams presents examples of the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship, such as betraying yourself, embracing the idea of 'You only live once (YOLO),' and promoting the notion that 'Love is Love.' He encourages listeners to be cultural heretics, going against the cult of self-worship and embracing a biblical perspective instead.
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