The Fellowship Bible Church Mullica Hill Podcast

Daniel is an excellent example of one who lived by biblical convictions. This topic shapes the perspective on many aspects of our lives. Listen as Pastor Phil Moser teaches on how living by our convictions strengthens our dependance on the Lord.

Daniel 5 speaks to the destructiveness of a prideful spirit. If not appropriately addressed, this pride can procrastinate beyond the opportunity for repentance. Listen as Pastor Phil Moser teaches how to identify the false foundations of pride in our lives.

This week we wrapped up chapter 4 of Daniel by talking through some of the ways that pride can often become an a tolerated practice in our lives. These practices then lead to God's work of humbling us. Three causes for God's work of humiliation are self-righteousness, self-centeredness, and self-exaltation. In order to avoid humiliation, we are to practice humility in repentance. This is done by giving glory to the One who deserves it, acknowledging our own smallness, and practicing corporate praise.

In studying Daniel 4 we discover that when it comes to pride we often fluctuate between reality and elevated self importance. It is clear to see that prosperity is harder to live with than poverty. It is evident that God - in His grace - gives us ample warnings about the pride in our life. To combat this pride we need to recognize that the sovereignty of God is the great equalizer while also investing in the accountability of compassionate and truth-telling friends.

Standing for God in Our Bowing Culture is Possible When:

WE HAVE BIBLICALLY BASED CONVICTIONS

WHEN WE RELY ON THE ACCOUNTABILITIY OF CLOSE FRIENDSHIPS

WHEN WE TAKE COURAGE IN OPPOSITION

- In His wisdom: God know what the future holds (Dan. 2:20, 28)

- In His sovereignty, God moves leaders and nations for his purposes (Dan. 2:37)

- In His plan: God will set up a kingdom that will endure forever (2:44)

Your faith should OVERCOME YOUR FEAR (1:10), and ATTEMPT THINGS THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE without God (1:8,17)

This world's culture is looking to redefine your identity (1:7) and reshape your belief system (1:8).

Our world and circumstances can appear to be under the control of men - but they're not.  God is sovereignly working all things towards His plan and His glory.