Continue our journey through the Psalms as we delve deeper into Psalm 73, exploring the nature of doubt and how to navigate it in our faith walk.
Key points:
- Understanding doubt as both an intellectual and spiritual issue
- Asaph's envy of the arrogant and its spiritual implications
- C.S. Lewis's "The Great Divorce" and its insights on the nature of doubt
- The interplay between our emotions and intellectual beliefs
- Jonathan Haidt's analogy of the rider (brain) and the elephant (heart)
In this episode, we discuss:
- How our hearts can influence our minds in matters of faith
- The importance of playing both defense and offense in our spiritual lives
- Strategies for dealing with doubt: • Putting on the armor of God • Learning to doubt our doubts • Continuing spiritual practices even in times of uncertainty
- The significance of entering God's sanctuary when struggling with doubt
- Practical steps for maintaining faith during doubtful seasons: • Keeping up with prayer and Bible reading • Staying connected with Christian community • Being honest with God about our struggles
Join us as we explore how Psalm 73 provides guidance for those grappling with doubt, encouraging us to keep showing up, praying, and engaging with our faith even in challenging times.
