Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Everyday Choices Keeping You Stuck

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Jul 13, 2025
Discover how small daily choices shape our lives more than we realize. Through a personal story, the idea of selective obedience is explored, emphasizing the difference between grace and the blessings that come from following God's commands. The conversation delves into biblical tales illustrating how minor compromises can lead to larger moral failures. Ultimately, listeners are encouraged to embrace total surrender and complete obedience to deepen their relationship with God, reflecting on the risks of justifying sin.
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ANECDOTE

Groeschel's Express Line Confession

  • Craig Groeschel shares his experience sneaking 12 items into a 10-item express checkout line.
  • He reflects on how often people do partial obedience with God, thinking small compromises are harmless.
INSIGHT

Full Obedience Brings Blessings

  • God demands full obedience, not partial compliance, to receive blessings.
  • Blessings are conditional on obedience, but salvation is by grace through faith alone.
ANECDOTE

Saul's Partial Obedience Example

  • Saul started obedient but partially disobeyed God by sparing King Agag and valuable animals.
  • This partial obedience led to his downfall and distancing from God.
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