Results for "service"

Unforgivable Sin 50-59 (Fifties)

"I had a genuine encounter with God years ago, but I squandered it and lost my shot."

LIE: I had my shot and blew it. TRUTH: He RESTORES the years the locusts ate. Today is a new window. (Joel 2:25)

Joel 2:25 98 Read Truth →

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Ministry Burnout 80-89 (Eighties)

"I've sacrificed everything for ministry, and God owes me more than this."

LIE: God owes me for my sacrifice. TRUTH: All the Father has is YOURS—you're a son, not a servant (Luke 15:31).

Luke 15:31 98 Read Truth →

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Church Hurt & Hypocrisy 30-39 (Thirties)

"The church just wants my money and free labor—I'm being used."

LIE: Church just wants my money and labor. TRUTH: God loves cheerful giving, not compulsion—2 Cor 9:7. Widow gave freely and never ran out.

2 Corinthians 9:7 97 Read Truth →

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Cultural/Racial Identity 70-79 (Seventies)

"My accent means people don't take me seriously or assume I'm less intelligent."

LIE: Accent equals less intelligence. TRUTH: Holy Spirit spoke through diverse tongues. Acts 2:4-11

Acts 2:4-11 97 Read Truth →

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Performance Christianity 80-89 (Eighties)

"After all these years, if I haven't earned God's favor by now, I never will."

LIE: Years of service earn God's favor. TRUTH: The thief got Paradise in one breath—Jesus' blood, not your biography, qualifies you. (Luke 23:43)

Luke 23:43 95 Read Truth →

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Business Failure 60-69 (Sixties)

"My peers who succeeded are more blessed or favored by God than I am."

LIE: Others more blessed/favored. TRUTH: Blessed with EVERY blessing in Christ before foundation (Eph 1:3-4, Rom 2:11)

Ephesians 1:3-4 95 Read Truth →

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Church Hurt & Hypocrisy 90+ (Nineties Plus)

"I gave fifty years and thousands of dollars to that church and they forgot me the day I couldn't write checks."

LIE: Church forgot so God forgot. TRUTH: God is NOT unjust to forget your work—He remembers EVERYTHING. Hebrews 6:10

Hebrews 6:10 92 Read Truth →

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Church Hurt & Hypocrisy 50-59 (Fifties)

"I gave my best years to church ministry and have nothing to show for it."

LIE: Ministry years were wasted. TRUTH: Your labor in the Lord is never in vain (1 Cor 15:58)

1 Corinthians 15:58 92 Read Truth →

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Past Defines Me 80-89 (Eighties)

"I wasn't educated or accomplished enough and wasted my potential serving others instead of pursuing dreams."

LIE: I wasted potential serving others. TRUTH: He who is greatest is the servant—your service has eternal value. Matthew 23:11

Matthew 23:11 90 Read Truth →

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Church Hurt & Hypocrisy 16-18 (Late Teen)

"The church only wants me when I'm useful - to serve in nursery, bring friends, post about events."

LIE: Church only wants me when I'm useful. TRUTH: Mary chose sitting over serving - Jesus said that's the one thing needed. Value is BEING not doing. ...

Galatians 4:9 86 Read Truth →

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