EP.02 "Why does my life not look like hers?"

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PODCAST: Sweet Tea + Jesus Podcast

HOSTS: Kelsey Hamrick + Tara McAdam

EPISODE TITLE: “Why does my life not look like hers?”

MAIN BIBLE PASSAGE: “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” - Hebrews 13:5

HEART MATTER: Envy/Contentment

CORE MESSAGE: Jesus is enough. 

RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:

Related Sweet Tea +Jesus resources:

• Jackie Hill Perry talk on the garden of Eden with Eve and the serpent. 
• Elisabeth Elliot Podcast - Quote "“The proof of the reality of our surrender is obedience. Obedience is our daily offering and our purest form of worship.” - Elisabeth Elliot

Around the Web:

-The definition of “comparison” per Google search says it is the act of finding out the differences and similarities between two or more people or things.

Bible Verses to support today’s topic:

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” - Hebrews 13:5

“...for it is the one who is the least among you all who is the greatest” (Luke 9:48)

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”- Philippians 4:8 ESV

 “Not that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves with one another, they are without understanding.”-2 Corinthians 10:12

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”-Luke 10:27.  

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”- Philippians 4:8 ESV

 “But seek first the kingdom of  God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” - Matthew 6:33
 

Sweet Tea+Jesus APPLY QUESTIONS:

             Reflection questions for you today

1. Do you compare your life to others?
2. What areas do you struggle the most with comparison?
3. What are you putting in your well? 
4. How can you better know God’s word to help guard your heart from comparison?

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