This powerful message challenges us to examine the core of our lives and ask: is Christ truly at the center? Pastor Aaron Owens explains that our hearts are designed to worship, and if we don't worship God, we will inevitably worship something else - whether it's family, success, or even religion itself. But a Christ-centered life is the only path to true fulfillment, as Jesus is the only one who can perfectly fill the God-shaped hole in our souls. Pastor Aaron warns against living a religious life devoid of genuine connection to Christ, like the Pharisees. Instead, we are called to count everything as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus (Philippians 3:8). When we empty ourselves of worldly attachments and gain Christ, we find our true identity and righteousness in Him. This journey involves sharing in Christ's sufferings, but the promise of resurrection life makes it all worthwhile.
