P2 BREAK FREE FROM APPROVAL ADDICTION | BLIND SPOTS

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P2 BREAK FREE FROM APPROVAL ADDICTION | BLIND SPOTS
Explore the 'blind spots' in our faith journey through the powerful story of Lazarus in John 11. This message delves into how fear of loss and the desire for human praise can hinder our spiritual growth and understanding of Jesus. Learn about the reactions to Lazarus' resurrection and the fickleness of human praise. Discover why it's crucial to seek God's approval over human praise and how to align your life with His eternal judgment. Reflect on your own life: Are you living to please people or God? Take practical steps to address these blind spots through prayer, Scripture reading, and community support. Keywords: John 11, Lazarus, faith journey, blind spots, spiritual growth, Jesus, fear of loss, human praise, God's approval, eternal judgment.
Blind Spots Part 2, November 10, 2024
John 11:45 (NIV2011)
…many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him.
However…
John 11:46-50 (NIV2011)
46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. “What are we accomplishing?” they asked. “Here is this man performing many signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.” 49 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! 50 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
John 12:42-43 (NIV2011)
…many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
The desire for human praise
FIRST:
Human praise is fickle
Example: College Football
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV2011)
I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the f0uture, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
SECOND:
Human praise is deficient
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV2011)
“The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
Example: Oak Tree
THIRD:
God is the source of all good things
James 1:17 (NIV2011)
17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Example: Rose Bowl Parade
FOURTH:
God is our ultimate Judge
Acts 17:31 (NIV2011)
31 For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead.”
Example: The judicial system
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Seems like life has been full of blind spots lately, but I am learning to look over my shoulder. Thanks for the massage.