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#FaithOverFear is a narrative that bypasses the truth that God gave you a good body with good emotions that exist for good reasons. It also overlooks the context in which the command “do not fear” is given in Scripture:
“Do not fear” is most often uttered in Scripture as an imperative statement—but one of comfort, not chastisement. When we detach this command from the context of God’s comfort, we make Scripture into a sword to cut off the very parts of ourselves that most need God’s friendship.
“Do not fear” is a refrain that is repeated over and over to people about to embark on risky endeavors who will endure uncertainty, possible judgment, and danger, predicated on the promise that God will go with them.
"Faith over fear" is a toxic half-truth.
There, I said it.
The hashtag #faithoverfear has 1.6 million posts on IG. Clearly, *so* many people believe fear is something that ought to be fought. I don't do many threads, but this deserves one. +
There, I said it.
The hashtag #faithoverfear has 1.6 million posts on IG. Clearly, *so* many people believe fear is something that ought to be fought. I don't do many threads, but this deserves one. +
We want to preach ourselves into courage, but courage begins with compassion. You won’t experience *your whole self* being embraced by the kind arms of Christ if you are busy battling your feelings with a sword.
"Preaching to yourself"
can easily become
punishing yourself. +
"Preaching to yourself"
can easily become
punishing yourself. +
The #faithoverfear narrative overlooks the truth that God gave you a good body with good emotions that exist for good reasons.
Fear is a physiological state God made to protect you from danger and bring you to safety. +
Fear is a physiological state God made to protect you from danger and bring you to safety. +
MWEG invites women to act, including appealing to God in times of need. Pres. Nelson of the @LDSchurch has called for a global day of fasting tomorrow. Millions have pledged to fast together. We believe God will pour down blessings upon humanity.
#WorldwideFast #FaithOverFear
#WorldwideFast #FaithOverFear
Join us! You are invited to skip 2 meals, not eat for 24 hours, or choose what feels like a sacrifice to you. Combine this with prayer and ask God that the pandemic may be controlled, caregivers will be protected, the economy will be strengthened, and life may be normalized.
Finally, when we fast, we donate the money we would have spent on that food to help feed the poor. If you are able, we encourage you to donate to a local food bank or another organization that is helping those in need.
According to Pew the avg American reads 4 books/yr and 26% of Americans did not read a single book last year. I wonder about evangelicals. I would be curious to see data on how they engage information. By reading (books, articles, etc) or by watching (TV, YouTube)?...
2/ And is there any correlation between reading v. watching and their politics/voting? On our podcast @drmoore attributed Trump’s popularity among white evangelicals to his televangelist-esque message & style—bold, prosperity, name-it-and-claim-it simplicity…
