#3 Knowing Identity Matters Podcast

Playing God

A simple term to describe what the Word defines as the number one problem in life — mankind attempting to function as their individualized god in the lives of self, others, and God. This includes suffering from divorce, suicide, eating problems, depression, or any other common problem with the self-life.

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Most of the time, it falls under the category of Godship -finding ways to fix the fix that God has fixed on you to stop fixing life through self-effort. Our ministry has learned that “playing God” helps us identify the real problem in each of the lives we reach out to. We have also learned that the most common consequence of Godship is “rejection” (Gen. 3:5).

Within indwelling faith, the notion of humans attempting to play God is a great concern. This chapter aims to explore this complex issue from a Christian perspective, shedding light on the dangers it poses to our spiritual health and our relationship with the Creator.

The desire to play God can manifest in various ways—from trying to control every aspect of our lives and others to making moral judgments without divine wisdom to seeking to alter the natural order of life. While these actions may stem from ambition, fear, or even a misguided sense of benevolence, they ultimately lead us away from God’s plan.

As believers in Christ, we are called to surrender our lives to God through the indwelling Life of Jesus, trusting His wisdom and sovereignty. When we attempt to take His place, we overstep our boundaries as His creation and risk falling into pride, idolatry, and self-deception.

This episode will delve into Biblical teachings that warn against the dangers of playing God. It will highlight the importance of humility, faith, and obedience in our walk with Christ. Furthermore, it will provide insights on how to guard against this perilous path and instead strive to live in alignment with God’s will.

Be prayerful as we navigate this critical topic, understand the risks of playing God, and learn to embrace our rightful place in God’s grand design. Let’s journey towards a deeper, more humble, and God-centered faith. 

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