Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Small Choices That Keep You Stuck | Christian-ish | Part 2

Jan 12, 2025

Delve into the impact of small everyday choices that shape our lives. Discover the dangers of selective obedience, highlighting how partial adherence to faith can keep us stuck. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of full surrender to God, contrasting unconditional grace with conditional blessings. Through personal stories and biblical insights, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their spiritual commitments and the rewards of genuine faith. Join a community dedicated to transformational choices and deeper faith.

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Selective obedience, where individuals believe partial compliance is sufficient, can lead to deeper disobedience and hinder one's spiritual growth.

The podcast emphasizes that God's blessings are often conditional on complete obedience to His commands, reflecting the importance of commitment in faith.

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The Struggle of Doing What's Right

Many individuals may genuinely aspire to follow God's teachings but often find themselves struggling with selective obedience. This is exemplified by a humorous story about a pastor who attempted to sneak 12 items into a 10-item express line, illustrating how people can rationalize their actions when they feel pressed for time or convenience. The underlying message is that while many people acknowledge the desire to obey God, they frequently fall short, believing that partial adherence is sufficient. This phenomenon of selective obedience illustrates a broader tendency to accept disobedience in certain areas of life while embracing a label of faith.

Intro

7min

Understanding Grace and Conditional Blessings

5min

The Dangers of Partial Obedience and the Call for Full Surrender

23min

Surrendering Lives to Jesus in Community

2min

One more bite. One more episode. No big deal, right? The everyday choices we make might not feel important, but they shape our future more than we realize. Discover how we can break the cycle of choices keeping us stuck from living the life we want.

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