We’re all moving towards something. At Hope, we are trying to see what the Bible is leading us toward. A next step based on the Bible, is another step toward understanding God and what He’s like. As John the Apostle said, God is love.
How do you get to know God’s love more? One way is by setting religion down and picking up the Gospel. We hand out cards every week that have the Gospel set up against Religion. Look at the third one:
In Religion, when I am criticized, I get angry because it is important I think of myself as a good person.
In the Gospel, when I am criticized I struggle, but it is not critical for me to think of myself as a good person. My identity is not performance but God’s love for me in Christ.
Colossians 3:1-3 says:
1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.
If my life, who I am, is determined by God’s love for me in Christ, I am free. Free to take whatever criticism or praise come my way and not have my head turned. Learn more about the freedom in Christ every week at Hope Church! We hope you’ll be our guest for a Sunday service at 9:30 or 11:00 at Salt Mine Productive Workspace in Sandy.