C&CW Ep. 35 - Dealing with your past, pt. 4
September 21, 2021โข310 words
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Episode 35
Show Notes:
Abuse of power, in an unbiblical system of church governmentโone man with unchecked authority.
"God doesn't need you," and "no one is indispensable." That's unbiblical.
When you don't have a worldview that is Christian, your basis is that of the world and you talk the same way. Pastors speak like motivational speakers.
We use our experience to point to God, to trust in God. Their backgrounds will be different, but you have God's Word, and it's his power.
Teach people to depend on God in the midst of trouble.
Instead of taking your past and saying "be like me." Experience is not the foundation. We don't tell people to follow our pattern.
Scripture is enough, and is always the foundation.
Why talk about this? The motive is for help, teaching, warning, instruction, and comfort for those currently going through it.
"Experience is not the best teacher; evaluated experience is."
โHoward Hendricks
We evaluate our experience through the Word of God. Then we use it to help other people.
If it's a common experience, we'll bring it up. How does God's Word apply to it?
Those who object to using the past cannot evaluate theirs in light of the Word. They don't teach and don't want others to.
"Leaving what is behind" is not positive thinking.
That's a misuse of Scripture.
Sentimentalism will backfire. You can only pretend for so long before you get a rude awakening.
Many evangelicals are not equipped to handle this biblically.
You have to be taught how to encourage and comfort others.
Interpret the past according to Scripture, and use it to help other believers.
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