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Your Question:
is my business failure a reflection of my worth?
Answer:
As I reflect on my own experiences, I've come to realize that past failures do not define our worth. In fact, it was a financial crisis in my ministry that almost put Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University out of business. But God was gracious, and we emerged stronger because of that crisis. I learned that failure is not a reflection of our worth, but rather an opportunity to learn and grow. I recall the words of Jerry Falwell, "If we fail at one thing, our failure does not mean that we ourselves are a failure. It means only that we failed to find where we can be productive in the kingdom of God." This wisdom has stuck with me, and I try to apply it to my own life. I believe that failures are not a reflection of our self-worth, but rather a chance to discover our true purpose and calling. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with shame and self-doubt after experiencing failure. But I want to remind them that our worth is not defined by our successes or failures. Our worth is defined by our identity in Christ. I encourage people to look beyond their troubles and see what God wants them to do. Just as Job's wealth and possessions did not define his worth, neither do our successes or failures define our worth. We are valued and loved by God, regardless of our circumstances.
Sources:
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
acts
r c sproul
proverbs
lindsay wilson
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
depression
edward welch
biblical critical theory
christopher watkin
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