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How do we respond to chaos with courage and faith when our values are constantly being challenged?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the challenges of the world and the constant erosion of our values. It's easy to feel like we're losing the battle when it seems like everyone around us is compromising their faith. But I believe that's when we need to dig deep and find the courage to stand firm in our convictions. We must be vigilant in prayer for our brothers and sisters who are facing these challenges, and we must be willing to stand up for what we believe, even if it's unpopular. It's not always easy, and sometimes it feels like the forces of chaos are too strong to overcome. But that's when we need to remember that our faith is not based on our own strength or success, but on the power of God. We must do what God wants us to do, whether or not we are successful. As the Bible says, "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus" (Hebrews 12:1-2). We must keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, even when the road ahead seems uncertain. When we're facing challenges that seem insurmountable, it's a good time to do an assessment and take stock of our faith. We need to ask ourselves if our values are aligned with God's values, and if we're living in a way that reflects our faith. We must remember that faith is a gift from God, and that it's not based on our own strength or ability. As the Bible says, "We are kept indeed by the power of faith, but it is not a merely human faith, but a divine faith, a gift from God!" (Hebrews 10:19). We must trust in God's power and provision, even when we're facing challenges that seem too great to overcome.
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introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
practicing the way
john mark comer
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
potters freedom
james white
.from creation to the cross
albert bayliss
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