Changing Your World Podcast with Creflo Dollar

Without a proper understanding of God's Word and how to apply it, we make the mistake of thinking that He contradicts Himself. One example is the difference between a believer's stance in Christ and his state. Our stance before God as righteous and holy was settled when we accepted Jesus Christ; however, our state refers to the lifelong process of God continually working in us during our journey. We aren't what we do; God has already declared us His children, regardless of our behavior. God chose us as His beloved even before the foundation of the earth, and our state can never change our stance; this is something to thank and praise Him for.
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Grace is the teacher who imparts to the believer the things of God. To understand what God is trying to show us, we must have spiritual vision. This vision is impossible without the Holy Spirit, who administers God's moral law in love and reveals to us that life has radically changed since Jesus ended the Mosaic Law. Under the old covenant, doing was important; under the new covenant, believing is now important. Faith in what Jesus did for us on the cross takes all the pressure off us to perform and enables us to do things we could never do through our own efforts.
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Too many believers unknowingly settle for less than what God has intended for them, often due to fear, complacency, or a lack of understanding of their identity in Christ. Settling is described as forfeiting God's best by clinging to what is familiar, average, or easier. We're called to renew our minds, confront fear with faith, and refuse to compromise our values in order to walk in God's promises. Dreaming bigger in God allows us to expand our vision and align with His supernatural plans. Ultimately, we're reminded that we're God's beloved and fully worthy of His best right now.

Believers must be vigilant to avoid settling for less than God's best in various aspects of life. Some of the dangers in doing this include distorting our identity in Christ, accepting bondage, and compromising our values. Our success in daily living hinges on recognizing our worth in Christ and refusing to justify unhappiness or stagnation. By not settling for toxic lifestyles, we become strong witnesses for Christ. We succeed by rising up to our true identity in Christ and living lives of faith and abundance.

We must never forget the importance of giving from a place awareness of God's love for us, instead of from a sense of duty that causes us to give grudgingly. Being a giver awakens us to the blessings we already have in Christ. God's economy is one of abundance; giving therefore reflects an awareness of this, rather than of our own worthiness. There's a contrast between the consequences of being in and out of God's will; challenges come in both situations but serve different purposes. Trusting in His guidance allows us to experience the fullness of His blessings.