Category: idolatry
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The post discusses how society and churches are mislabeling loving correction as emotional harm, leading to a cultural shift that stifles genuine spiritual growth. This process involves softening the rebuke, enforcing silence, and resulting in bitterness. It emphasizes the need for intentional restoration of loving correction to foster transformation and accountability in communities.
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In a world obsessed with achievements, our identities are shaped by external validation, leading to anxiety and inadequacy. The Cross symbolizes surrender and dependence on God, offering a secure identity rooted in grace. By contrasting biblical figures Saul and David, it emphasizes the importance of rejecting qualifications in favor of transformative faith and humility.
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The “Gospel of Emotional Truth” examines the modern prioritization of personal feelings over factual morality, which can mute conscience through psychological defenses like rationalization and projection. It connects key psychological concepts with biblical narratives, illustrating how Scripture highlights the contrast between inward feelings and divine standards. The article emphasizes the consequences of emotional absolutism and…
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The series “False Salvation: Diagnosing the Counterfeit Gospel” invites readers to examine modern beliefs that promise fulfillment but lead to spiritual emptiness. It critiques self-help ideologies and emotional reasoning, emphasizing the need for discernment between false and true deliverance. By contrasting worldly pursuits with biblical truth, the series aims to guide individuals towards authentic transformation…
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What if Idolatry wasn’t a man-made object but the emotional responses that drive our worship?
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