523. Having a "Here-and-Now" Mindset | Forever Pt. 4
Jan 30, 2024
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This podcast discusses the dangers of a here-and-now mindset and the importance of staying connected to God's agenda. It explores living beyond self-centered desires and unrealistic expectations. The speaker also addresses living with fear and doubts, and the consequences of lacking motivation and hope.
Detaching ourselves from God's bigger plan and focusing solely on ourselves leads to anger, rage, and pursuing pleasure without considering the consequences.
Forgetting the bigger picture and living with an earthistic mindset distracts us from the eternal perspective and prevents us from finding true fulfillment and purpose in life.
Deep dives
Living with a Here and Now Mindset
When we detach ourselves from God's bigger plan and make life all about ourselves, we fall into the danger of having a here and now mindset. This self-centered approach leads to anger, rage, and pursuing pleasure without considering the consequences. However, if we embrace the hope of the Second Coming and understand that our lives are part of a grander agenda, we can experience transformation. The Bible encourages us to embrace compassion, humility, patience, and love, which shift our focus from ourselves to others.
The Consequences of Eternity Amnesia
Eternity amnesia, or forgetting the bigger picture, has practical implications in our lives. It leads to living with unrealistic expectations, excessive self-focus, demanding too much from others, and trying to control or being consumed by fear. It also tempts us to doubt God's goodness, be more disappointed than thankful, and lack motivation and hope. By understanding that we were created for something bigger than ourselves and embracing the plan of God, we can break free from these negative consequences.
The Battle between Earthistic and Eternal Mindsets
Living with an earthistic mindset, solely focused on the present, distracts us from the eternal perspective. However, God's word reminds us constantly that this life is not all there is. We must recognize the war within our hearts between the earthistic mindset and the mindset that seeks what is above. By remembering the eternal perspective and living in the way we were redeemed to live, we can find true fulfillment and purpose in life.
In today’s episode, we’re going to listen to another session from Paul’s conference Forever: Why You Can’t Live Without It. In it, Paul shows us the danger of having a “here-and-now” mindset in our lives. To listen to parts 1, 2, and 3 of this conference, check out The Paul Tripp Podcast episodes 511, 515, and 519.
If you enjoy today’s content, you can purchase the full conference at PaulTripp.com/Forever.
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