266 – Have you ever wanted to be part of a group so bad you tried to fit in but you still felt left out?

It happens all the time. You want to be in a group or community or a church, but to feel part of things and be accepted you have to copy the attitudes and behaviors of the members of the group.

It's hard because you don't feel you can really be yourself, but being part of the group is important. So you sometimes end up compromising your own values and individuality to be in the group.

The Bible has some very encouraging things to say about this. And that's what this week's podcast is all about.

• The Israelites demanded a king so they could be like the other nations. What were the long term consequences of this decision?
• Why did certain Jewish leaders try to fit in with the Pharisees when they didn't want to admit publicly that they believed in Jesus?
• How did Jesus help Zacchaeus see he belonged to the kingdom of heaven?
• How can you help others realize they don't have to try to fit in to the world's way of thinking because they belong to God?

Take a moment for a little self-reflection. Are you trying to fit in to the way the world sees and does things?

Are you trying to fit in somewhere you don’t really belong. You don’t belong to the world. You don’t belong to sin or the past mistakes you’ve made.

You don’t belong to man-made theological dogma, doctrines, and traditions. And you don’t belong to the devil. You belong to God. 

Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes – thebiblespeakstoyou.com/266 

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