[NFBF-Melbourne] Weekend Devotion: (Sat., March 28, 2020) FW: Why Do You Do What You Don’t Want to Do?
Joyce Taylor
dr.joycetaylor56 at gmail.com
Sat Mar 28 04:27:33 UTC 2020
Hello Everyone! Praise the Lord! The most repeated command in the Bible is to “Praise the Lord”. We can obey this command by being happy, rejoicing and giving thanks in spite of what is going on in the world today. We cannot change what God has allowed to occur (nothing happens by chance, but everything happens for a reason), but we can trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not to our own understanding; in all our ways acknowledge Him and He will direct our path” (Prov. 3:5-6). Hence forth, for such a time as this, let us continually “Praise the Lord”. It would be beneficial to us to do so because it won’t allow us to have a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind(2 Tim. 1:7). If we keep our minds on Jesus, He will keep us in perfect peace. Our minds must be renewed in order for us to be transformed or changed into what God would have us to be. Romans 12:1 and 2 tells us “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Therefore, in order for us to be able to stop doing what we know is not right, we must renew our minds with the Word of God Yes, we were born in sin and shaped in iniquity, but thank God we have been “BORN AGAIN” So let our light so shine in this dark world just like it did in the land of Goshen where God nourished and provided for His people in Egypt (Gen. 45:10).
Be encouraged by Pastor Rick Warren’s message below.
God bless,
Dr. Joyce Taylor, VP, MSCC
Communities of Faith Committee Member
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Subject: Why Do You Do What You Don’t Want to Do?
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By Rick Warren — March 27, 2020
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“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32 (NIV)
Have you ever wondered why you do what you don’t want to do? Ever wondered why it’s so hard to do the things that you know are the right things to do?
Our sinful nature causes us to often make the wrong choice. You can probably relate to the apostle Paul when he says, “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate . . . So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t” (Romans 7:15, 17-18 NLT).
Even after you become a follower of Jesus, there’s this tension inside of you. You have your good nature that God gave you, but you also have your old sinful nature that is pulling at you.
But there is a way out! Jesus promised in John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (NIV).
The secret to personal change is not willpower or something you do or say. It’s not a pill, resolution, or vow you make.
The secret to personal change is something you know.
You know the truth. When you change the way you think, it changes the way you feel. And when you change the way you feel, it changes the way you act.
Behind every self-defeating act is a lie you believe. It may be a lie about yourself, your past or future, God, or others.
Why do you do something that you know is bad for you? Because you think there’s some kind of payoff. That’s the lie! You can only change and fulfill God’s purpose for your life if you start with God’s truth. If you want to change the way you live, you need to start in your mind. You need to know and believe God’s truth.
When you know the truth, the truth will set you free.
PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick <http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329920:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> >>
Talk About It
* What do you think it means to know God’s truth?
* Think of the lies that have been on repeat in your head for years. Which of God’s truths do you need to replace them with?
* What will it take for you to know God’s truth better? What changes do you need to make in your life?
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This 223 page,full-color, beautifully illustrated, hardcover children’s version of God’s Word shares key Bible stories along with the 40 foundational principles from the The Purpose Driven Life.
The God’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible will help the children in your life . . .
• Experience Bible stories coming to life with child-friendly language
• Connect deeply with Scripture through engaging illustrations
• Grow to love Jesus through lessons targeted specifically for them
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Message 1: How Can I Know God's Will?
Message 2: Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?
Message 3: How Long Should I Keep Praying?
Message 4: How Can I Stop Worrying
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Subject: Why Do You Do What You Don’t Want to Do?
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Current Teaching Series
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By Rick Warren — March 25, 2020
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“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32 (NIV)
Have you ever wondered why you do what you don’t want to do? Ever wondered why it’s so hard to do the things that you know are the right things to do?
Our sinful nature causes us to often make the wrong choice. You can probably relate to the apostle Paul when he says, “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate . . . So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it. And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t” (Romans 7:15, 17-18 NLT).
Even after you become a follower of Jesus, there’s this tension inside of you. You have your good nature that God gave you, but you also have your old sinful nature that is pulling at you.
But there is a way out! Jesus promised in John 8:32, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (NIV).
The secret to personal change is not willpower or something you do or say. It’s not a pill, resolution, or vow you make.
The secret to personal change is something you know.
You know the truth. When you change the way you think, it changes the way you feel. And when you change the way you feel, it changes the way you act.
Behind every self-defeating act is a lie you believe. It may be a lie about yourself, your past or future, God, or others.
Why do you do something that you know is bad for you? Because you think there’s some kind of payoff. That’s the lie! You can only change and fulfill God’s purpose for your life if you start with God’s truth. If you want to change the way you live, you need to start in your mind. You need to know and believe God’s truth.
When you know the truth, the truth will set you free.
PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick <http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329920:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> >>
Talk About It
* What do you think it means to know God’s truth?
* Think of the lies that have been on repeat in your head for years. Which of God’s truths do you need to replace them with?
* What will it take for you to know God’s truth better? What changes do you need to make in your life?
<http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329916:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> <http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329917:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> <http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329918:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> <http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329919:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r>
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One of the greatest ways to fulfill the Great Commission is to share Jesus with the children who God has placed in your life.
And we have a great tool to help you do that—Pastor Rick’s God’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible.
This 223 page,full-color, beautifully illustrated, hardcover children’s version of God’s Word shares key Bible stories along with the 40 foundational principles from the The Purpose Driven Life.
The God’s Big Plans for Me Storybook Bible will help the children in your life . . .
• Experience Bible stories coming to life with child-friendly language
• Connect deeply with Scripture through engaging illustrations
• Grow to love Jesus through lessons targeted specifically for them
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Includes 4 full-length messages from Pastor Rick's series Hard Questions.
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<http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329913:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> Series Summary
Message 1: How Can I Know God's Will?
Message 2: Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?
Message 3: How Long Should I Keep Praying?
Message 4: How Can I Stop Worrying
<http://messaging.saddleback.org/ct/55329914:6_8THybNO:m:1:3025321960:6D19509C2A54CA47773FED562A27E3B8:r> PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST
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