As dad's we can't ignore the shame and pride that we have in our lives. Shame and Pride are the opposite sides of the same coin... not needing God. One says I'm too good for God and don't need Him, while the other says, I'm too bad for God, there is not way for Him to accept me. As dads, we all have our share of pride and shame, which keeps us self-dependent and not God-dependent.
NOTES:
- This Weeks Whiskey: Bullet Whiskey and Knobb Creek 9
- Talking Points / NOTES:
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- Pride is anger at God first
- Answer to pride is not behavior mod, but worship
- Shame is different than guilt. Shame is often condemnation of who you are.
- Fathers are prone to try and control more in their lives
- Fathers are prone to not know how to identify shame in their lives and address it.
- Romans 8:1 "therefore now there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus"
- Matt 6:32 "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you"
- Questions
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- How does pride show up in your life and how does it hinder you?
- What is God saying to you specifically about pride in your being a father?
