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S4 E20 tJMs - Stop Expecting Perfection!


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We’ve all been there: a friend lets us down, a colleague misses a deadline, or a mentor proves to be human, and our immediate response is a mix of shock and white-hot anger. But the root of that anger isn’t usually their failure—it’s our misplaced trust.

When we put people in a position that only God is meant to occupy, we set them up to fail and we set ourselves up for resentment. Law 20 isn't about being cynical or suspicious; it’s about the freedom that comes from lowering your expectations of man and raising your trust in God. When you stop demanding perfection from the people around you, the anger vanishes, and you finally find the freedom to love them as they are.

In this episode, Justin breaks down:

  • The "God-Sized" Seat: Why we accidentally turn people into idols and how to stop.

  • The Death of Anger: How realizing "people are just people" kills resentment before it starts.

  • Finding Real Freedom: Learning to trust God for your security so you can enjoy others without needing them to be perfect.

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