Comparison Kills: Be Free - Wk 3

If you could see you the way God sees you, you would stop playing the comparison game the world is playing. The sermon "Comparison Kills" by Pastor Joby Martin teaches us about the dangers and pitfalls of seeking other's approval and constant comparison. It highlights the significant principles presented in the book of Galatians, primarily focusing on the freedom that the gospel offers. Pastor Joby, using a personal encounter, suggests that Christians should not be defined by their desire to please others, but should rather take satisfaction in the approval they receive from God. Diving deeper, he details the destructive aspects of comparison and how it leads to discontentment and restricts our spiritual freedom. Using relatable examples from social media and a culture of victimhood, he urges listeners to concentrate on their own journey rather than making comparisons with others. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Galatians 1:10 Philippians 4:12-13 Proverbs 29:25 Psalm 118:6 Matthew 11:28-29 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Pre-sermon 00:01 - One Verse 00:47 - Preaching at a Preacher's Conference 02:33 - Am I Now Trying to Win the Approval of Man or of 08:33 - Pastor Randy Boyd on Encouragement 11:34 - Preachers Getting Criticized 17:08 - Suicide Rates Rise Among Teenagers 21:59 - The Parable of The Talents 24:25 - Paul: Am I Still Trying to Win the Approval of Man 29:16 - All the Approval of Man 34:11 - Paul's Freedom from People Pleasing 38:55 - The Perpetual Search for Approval 44:12 - A message from one of the 44:46 - Proverbs 29: The Approval of Man 49:59 - A Prayer for the Year 52:14 - Post-sermon - The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To find out more about how God is moving at Eleven22, go to CoE22.com