In the sermon, Pastor Neil extolled the biblical value of having an accurate view of yourself. In this lesson we’ll dig deeper into who you really are- what the Lord has given you- and how to joyously live out of your God-given identity
It’s a popular trope in today’s self-fascinated culture to talk about “re-inventing yourself.” But, since we didn’t invent ourselves- we can’t really RE-invent ourselves. People put untold effort into trying to alter things they dislike about themselves to very little effect. That’s because, most of what makes you who you are- is hardwired in by God.
Look up these passages and note who is responsible for many of the most important aspects of your identity; your sex: Genesis 5:2, your ethnicity: Acts 17:26, your parents/family: Psalm 139:13, your inborn aptitudes/talents/spiritual gifts: 1Corinthians 12:11, your basic physical characteristics: Luke 12:24, your lifespan: Matthew 6:27, and your calling or life purpose: Ephesians 2: 10.
Think about this fact: God neither consulted you nor asked your permission about any of the most central aspects of your identity. Why should this fact give us great confidence in life? (Hint: Phil 2:13 & 1Peter 5:10)
