Reason #1No one wants to surrender to the authority of JesusReason #2It's hard work to follow the life and teaching of JesusReason #3It is embarrassing to tell others about the authority and teachings of JesusReason #4Jesus is simply too merciful for our liking

Temptation—it's a formidable opponent, but you can get past that through the power of the Holy Spirit. Through God's Word, you can overcome temptation.

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:21

Because Jesus Christ fulfilled justice for you, that grace the way He did it. Jesus Christ became oppressed and poor so that you could be rich toward God, and the beauty of that will get you out of yourself and make you someone who could do justice.

Pessimism Continues To Steal Our Hope

Matthew 6:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

John 15:15

Let your obedience keep you in the center of God's plan.

Luke 2:10

I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.

Life is a combination of good and bad experiences. It’s never all good or all bad. If we want to maintain a posture of gratitude, we can’t simply ignore the bad parts of life. Instead, we need to acknowledge what’s bad, BUT dwell on what’s good.