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6 Marks of Betrayal Still True Today

6 Marks of Betrayal Still True Today

Betrayal doesn’t only hurt; it exposes where our trust lies. Matthew 26 shows us that even when people fail, Jesus remains faithful. Although, with the faithfulness of Jesus comes the call for disciples of Jesus to expose and pull out the weeds of betrayal!

5 Important Choices for Betrayal, Suffering, and Abandonment

5 Important Choices for Betrayal, Suffering, and Abandonment

Our natural response to betrayal is hurt, depression, and even anger & bitterness.  However, the Lord did not choose these.  The supernatural response (Holy Spirit empowered) is burden for the betrayer, forgiveness, and continued sacrifice. 

4 Outcomes of Rejecting My Own righteousness as Good Enough & Choosing to Follow God

4 Outcomes of Rejecting My Own righteousness as Good Enough & Choosing to Follow God

So, we ask, “what is the point?”  How does heeding repeated warnings against false teachers, embracing God’s righteousness for justification, and rejecting my own righteousness as sufficient impact me today?  This is an important question!  Here are 4 outcomes of rejecting my own righteousness as good enough and choosing to follow God:

5 Must Haves for Growing Your Relationship with Jesus

5 Must Haves for Growing Your Relationship with Jesus

What does hardship or suffering drive you to? Self-pity? Bitterness? Anger? Retreat? Suffering only reveals the depth of relationship we have already nurtured with the Lord. We must pursue greater relationship with Jesus in good times to be sustained during hard times. What are the non-negotiables for this deeper sustaining relationship?