Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ - Elyse Fitzpatrick
Feb 14, 2024
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Join us as we explore the gospel of self-confidence versus confidence in Christ with Elyse Fitzpatrick. She shares her personal journey, insights on understanding strengths, freedom found in failure, importance of turning to Jesus, and rooting confidence in Him. Discover how confidence in Christ frees us from perpetual success pressure and allows faithful obedience.
Confidence in Christ is rooted in understanding our adequacy comes from God, not ourselves.
The expectation of perpetual success can be paralyzing, while being faithful and obedient is more important than worldly success.
Deep dives
Confidence in Christ versus Self-Confidence
Confidence in Christ comes from understanding that our adequacy is from God, not ourselves. The world promotes self-confidence, but the Christian impulse is to flee to Jesus. Believing in oneself is antithetical to the gospel. The expectation of perpetual success can be paralyzing, while being faithful and obedient is more important than worldly success. The key is to remember that our confidence is rooted in Christ, not in our own abilities or accomplishments.
Drawing Confidence from the Incarnation
The incarnation of Jesus is a powerful reminder that He understands and empathizes with our every struggle and need. By anchoring our confidence in Christ, we can approach life's challenges with open hands, knowing that He will provide the necessary gifts and abilities. Our success is not defined by worldly standards, but by our faithfulness to God's call. We are called to be faithful, not successful, and even failure does not diminish our worth in Christ.
Living a Gospel-Centered Life
Gospel centrality should not be seen as a passing trend, but as an essential aspect of the Christian life. We must continually connect the truths of the gospel to our daily lives and actions. Understanding the various aspects of the gospel, such as incarnation, resurrection, and transfiguration, enables us to grasp the significance of Jesus' work and rely on Him for strength and transformation. By confessing our shortcomings, seeking forgiveness, and embracing the freedom and grace found in the gospel, we can live confidently as redeemed children of God.
Practical Steps towards Confidence in Christ
In order to cultivate confidence in Christ, it is important to regularly engage in confession, repentance, and communion. Recognize and confess areas of self-reliance, doubt, or pride, and ask for forgiveness. Seek God's guidance and strength daily to fulfill His calling. Embrace the truth that our righteousness comes from Christ alone, and that His grace covers our failures. Be attentive to the teachings of the gospel and its practical implications for daily life, and daily place a renewed focus on Jesus, seeking to live faithfully rather than seeking personal validation or worldly success.
On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a deep discussion with Elyse Fitzpatrick about the topic of Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ.
Join us as we explore the subtle ways the gospel of self-confidence infiltrates our lives and how we can root our confidence in Christ. Elyse shares her personal journey and insights on understanding our strengths, the freedom found in failure, and the importance of continually turning to Jesus. Discover how confidence in Christ frees us from the pressure of perpetual success and allows us to walk faithfully in obedience.
Tune in for an insightful conversation that challenges our perspective on confidence and identity.
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