being good

This episode is about recognizing human depravity and the need for a transformational experience through faith in Christ for redemption and a new life.

What is meant when we say we are good? Is man essentially good? When we talk of goodness it is often against the backdrop of evil. This contrast of good and evil is missing something though. Scripture defines what good and evil are. So are you good? Good enough to go to Heaven when you die?

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Gandhi said that we should “be the change we want to see in the world.” Most of us want to be a good person. Being good, however, is difficult. The good person is responsible, consistent, thoughtful, and…Danny and Randy explore why it is hard to be a good person. Listen to discover why being good is so difficult and what it takes to be a good person and live a good life.
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We break down the odd relationship with social media we have. We give pros and cons for this platform when it comes to real change. We would love to hear your thoughts on this too. Follow us on Instagram @hayleeandamanda.

There are two themes in this podcast episode.  One is to show what knowing who we are actually does for us.   The other is showing how direct focus on what we think we want can lead us astray, and what we can do fix it.

We talk about four examples.  One is a physical example of what one may think diabetes type two is about and how reating it may seem counterintuitive.  I reference the documentary Simply Raw and Gabriel Cousens´ book on reversing diabetes.

We talk about Maslow´s hierarchy of needs and how despite it being logical its direct pursuit, in the sense of focusing on survival needs first, leads to suffering.

We briefly reiterate episode 19 where we talk about how being good is good but how focusing on wanting to be good leads into a trap of fear and suffering.

Finally, we discuss unconditional love and how attempting to pursue it may lead to disconnection, as opposed to leading to greater love.

If focusing on what we want leads us astray, what can be done?  Bringing the focus back to who we actually are and living from that experience we automatically resolve the last three issues.

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Ever feel like you are just running in place? One day bleeds into another, and every day starts to lose the luster of being alive? You might be stuck, depressed, anxious or unable to do the things you want to do, but you can’t seem to do anything about it. The status quo often seems more appealing than expending the energy required to move to a different state – and heck, you might not like the new state any better. What you know is safer than what you might encounter next. Well, by the end of this show you will learn that you are not victims of change, but rather how you can thrive in the face of change.

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“It is finished” are the last words of Jesus before his death as recorded in John’s gospel. “It is finished” is translated from the Greek word “tetelestai” which was commonly written on business documents or receipts in New Testament times. It meant “paid in full”.  

John 19:28-30 “Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfillScripture he said, “I am thirsty.”  A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.  When Jesus had tasted it, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
 
What is finished?

1. Our Redemption.

To redeem something is to set it free by paying a price. 
1 Cor. 6:20a “you were bought with a price.”

Payment for an item has to be proportionate with value of that item. You don’t have the right kind of currency to redeem yourself. Only the blood of the spotless lamb of God can do that.

Gal. 4:5 “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”

We weren’t just redeemed FROM something, but TO something.

2. Our Righteousness.

Righteousness is the state of being in acceptable condition to God.

Three types righteousness:
a. The Righteousness of the World – doing good things.
Matthew 5:20 
b. The righteousness of Religion – comparing yourself to others so you look better by contrast.
Luke 18:9-14 
c. Righteousness of God – Attained by being in relationship with Jesus. 
Romans 3:21-24

Righteousness is not a verb. It’s an adjective (righteous) or a noun (righteousness). The only way to turn it into a verb is to BE (not Do). 
 
3. Our Receipt.

A receipt is evidence that a transaction has taken place.
1 Cor. 15:20-22 

1829 George Wilson condemned to die for robbing the US mail. Family and friends begged Pres. Andrew Jackson for a pardon and he granted. Wilson refused. Law enforcement said you can’t refuse and it went to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Marshall, who said, “A pardon is of no effect until it is accepted by the one for whom it is intended.” 
 
Are you acting like it is finished?

Recorded on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Other scripture cited:  Genesis 2:4-7; John 1:14-18.