Episode 12 - Spiritual Adulthood: Trading Religious Duty for Authentic Love

01/05/2025 26 min
Episode 12 - Spiritual Adulthood: Trading Religious Duty for Authentic Love

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Send us a textWe explore the complex motivations behind Christian living and whether believers are driven by love for God or simply trying to save themselves.• Spiritual maturity requires moving beyond the idea that salvation is the end goal rather than the starting point• Self-examination is essential but challenging, requiring honesty about our spiritual condition• Our motivation for Christian living should transition from obligation to genuine love for God• When we truly love Jesus, we naturally want to spend time with Him and make Him central in our lives• Running toward God with our struggles rather than hiding demonstrates spiritual maturity• Vulnerability with God and within a church community helps us address our hurts, habits, and hangupsWe meet at Rockdale Intermediate School with fellowship and coffee at 10:00 AM and service at 10:30 AM. Iced coffee returns on Mother's Day! Text us with questions or prayer requests through your podcast app.