Ep.09 All Wrapped Up: 'My Thoughts & A Recap on Me-ology Theology'

In  this All Wrapped Up episode, I do a recap of the key takeaways from the Me-ology Theology episodes and bring everything together from a Biblical  perspective. 

Episode Summary

I chose this topic after reading Pastor Tania Case's blog article on Me-ology Theology because I started to wonder, 'am I  that girl?' I really had to evaluate myself on the fruit of the Spirit and how God defines love. I hope when you listen in, this episodes also gives you insight on what you can do differently.

Key Takeaways

• Take time to examine your own habits, behaviors and attitudes (in general and in relationships) (7:54)
• God loves a cheerful giver which involves so much more than the giving of money (8:47)
• We need to understand and demonstrate love according to 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 (9:21)
• We need to see how much we match up against the fruit of the Spirit (10:05)
• We must be willing to let go of norms and our own understanding (11:34)

Top Quotes

• It  just got me think to think am I selfish?...Are there things that I need to work on particularly because...I want to  remarry (1:55)
• We  have to check ourselves, our habits because...if we are not more like Jesus, then  we're not really walking this Christian walk the way we ought to (9:32)
• Self-preservation  is not a fruit of the Spirit. If self-preservation were something that  we were supposed to be pursuing, Jesus would not have gone on the cross  (10:10)
• As  Christians, we should wear t-shirts that say 'do God'. Not t-shirts that say 'I'm going to do me' (16:16)
• We  want to be more like Jesus...that we're gonna come follow Him and  then...extend love to others including wanting to see them transformed  (17:43)
• Jesus wants you to follow (Him) regardless (of your hurts etc.), and as you do that He will take care of your wounds (18:48)

Resources

• Worksheet: Am I Too Me-Focused (In General)?
• Worksheet: Am I Too Me-Focused (In Relationships)?
• Blog on giving beyond just money: Give & Give Some More
• Scripture references: Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 1:29, John 14:15, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8
• Seth's blog: The Paradox of Selfishness
• Article from Faithful Ninja Momma: How to Stop Selfishness

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