Redeeming Productivity Responding to Ray Comfort on Christian Self-Development
Aug 29, 2024
Explore the lively debate about Christian self-development and the critiques of self-help books. The conversation emphasizes grounding personal transformation in the gospel of Jesus Christ rather than fleeting positive thinking. Discover where the hosts find common ground and where they diverge from the thoughts presented by Living Waters. This thought-provoking discussion challenges listeners to rethink their approach to personal growth.
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Positive-Confession Roots
- Ray Comfort links many modern self-development ideas to Norman Vincent Peale's positive confession movement.
- Manifesting and vision-board thinking can be theological and practical mistakes when they claim the universe will make things happen for you.
Don't Follow Your Heart Blindly
- Avoid the blanket advice 'follow your heart' because Jeremiah warns the heart is deceitful.
- Check self-development claims against Scripture and practical discernment before adopting them.
Preference For Practical Productivity
- The host mentions preferring business-focused productivity books over woo-woo self-development.
- He cites Atomic Habits and contrasts it with more mystical approaches he rarely reads.