“The gospel, if it is really
believed, removes neediness- the need to be constantly respected, appreciated,
and well regarded; the need to have everything in your life go well; the need
to have power over others. All of these great, deep needs continue to control
you only because the concept of the glorious God delighting in you with all his
being is just that- a concept and nothing more. Our hearts don’t believe it, so
they operate in default mode… If you really want change, you must let the
gospel teach you- that is to train, discipline, coach you- over a period of
time. You must let the gospel argue with you. You must let the gospel sink down
deeply into your heart, until it changes your motivation and views and
attitudes.”
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
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