From Grace to Judgement: Excuses Not Accepted
01/10/24 • 25 min
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Ever wonder why some Christians, despite following a faith deeply rooted in love and kindness, come across as harsh or judgmental? It's a puzzling paradox we're set to unravel, as we delve deep into the misconceptions and misinterpretations that might contribute to such behavior. From exploring how a sense of entitlement and a misunderstanding of God's grace can breed critical attitudes, to illuminating the hypocrisy of selectively condemning sins while conveniently ignoring one's own, we're tackling it all. And yes, we're going to challenge the oft-used excuse: "Christians are sinners too." Spoiler alert: being a sinner doesn't give one a free pass to poor behavior.
We're also putting under the microscope common missteps in the journey of following Jesus, like the misuse of Biblical verses to justify retaliation or mistreatment. This is no spiritual deviation we're okay with. It's high time we recognize that our spiritual life isn't an isolated island; it intertwines with our personal and work life, and yes, there's no room for the "it's just business" mentality in Christianity. And if you thought "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," think again because our actions have consequences, even outside the church. As we draw towards the end, we talk about the importance of lifestyle and accountability in Christianity. Because church, dear listeners, is more than a physical place; it's a beacon guiding all aspects of our lives. So let's walk this path together, striving to live a life that truly reflects our faith.
Listen to my friend Gayla at godslovingsacrifice.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Wisdom for the Day: Everyday podcast. wisdomfortheday.org
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The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.
Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.
Music used with permission.
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Ever wonder why some Christians, despite following a faith deeply rooted in love and kindness, come across as harsh or judgmental? It's a puzzling paradox we're set to unravel, as we delve deep into the misconceptions and misinterpretations that might contribute to such behavior. From exploring how a sense of entitlement and a misunderstanding of God's grace can breed critical attitudes, to illuminating the hypocrisy of selectively condemning sins while conveniently ignoring one's own, we're tackling it all. And yes, we're going to challenge the oft-used excuse: "Christians are sinners too." Spoiler alert: being a sinner doesn't give one a free pass to poor behavior.
We're also putting under the microscope common missteps in the journey of following Jesus, like the misuse of Biblical verses to justify retaliation or mistreatment. This is no spiritual deviation we're okay with. It's high time we recognize that our spiritual life isn't an isolated island; it intertwines with our personal and work life, and yes, there's no room for the "it's just business" mentality in Christianity. And if you thought "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," think again because our actions have consequences, even outside the church. As we draw towards the end, we talk about the importance of lifestyle and accountability in Christianity. Because church, dear listeners, is more than a physical place; it's a beacon guiding all aspects of our lives. So let's walk this path together, striving to live a life that truly reflects our faith.
Listen to my friend Gayla at godslovingsacrifice.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Wisdom for the Day: Everyday podcast. wisdomfortheday.org
Support the Show:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets
Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode.
If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show.
Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!
The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.
Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.
Music used with permission.
Thank You. I Love You!
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Listen to my friend Gayla at godslovingsacrifice.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Wisdom for the Day: Everyday podcast. wisdomfortheday.org
Support the Show:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets
Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode.
If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show.
Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!
The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.
Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.
Music used with permission.
Thank You. I Love You!
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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets
Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is renewedmindsets.com Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode.
If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show.
Your continued support ensures that God's message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!
The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.
Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.
Music used with permission.
Thank You. I Love You!
SEE YA!
Rick
Renewed Mindsets: Don't Conform-TRANSFORM - From Grace to Judgement: Excuses Not Accepted
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You know , people as a whole are notorious for bad behavior . Even Christians can fall into this .
Speaker 1Some Christians and church people are just downright mean .
Speaker 1Why is this ?
Speaker 1Why are some Christians so mean ?
Speaker 1If you like this episode you’ll love
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