Smiling at the Future 91. Digging Deeper: Understanding Our Motives with Greg Gifford
May 21, 2024
Biblical counselor Greg Gifford delves into the importance of understanding our motives, exploring themes like aligning desires with God's glory, purifying motives through repentance, and fostering trust and understanding in relationships.
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God Cares About Motives
- God cares deeply about the motives behind our actions, not just the actions themselves.
- Motives reflect our heart's desires and what we ultimately worship, whether God or something else.
Ask Diagnostic Questions
- Use diagnostic questions from James 4 to identify your underlying desires and motives.
- Recognize that we often desire good things too much, which can become idolatrous and distort our motives.
Navigate Mixed Motives Wisely
- When motives are mixed, prioritize pleasing God above all else in your actions.
- Obeying God even with imperfect motives allows Him to purify your desires over time.