Feb 27 2025 27 mins 21
Do you feel unlovable because of past mistakes? You are not alone—many grapple with crippling guilt and shame, convinced they have strayed too far for God to care still. But that is not true! Chip emphatically sets the record straight in this powerful program. Dive into James chapter 5 and discover how to release yourself from condemnation and embrace God's limitless love and forgiveness. Learn today the transformative steps you can take for a fresh start.
Main Points
When Christians "Go Astray" --Proverbs 14:12
So what do you do when someone you know...
- Morally falls?
- Isn’t walking with the Lord?
- Deserts their spouse?
- Shows signs of spiritually drifting?
God's plan for spiritual healing. --James 5:19-20
- The Problem: "Wandering from the Truth"
- The Solution: "Bringing them back to God"
God's two-part strategy for restoration:
- Pray for them.
- Care enough to confront! --Galatians 6:1-2
Four keys to confronting in love:
- Prerequisite - Spiritual maturity
- Aim - Restoration
- Attitude - Gentleness
- Action - Don't give up!
The Result = Life and healing
Conclusion: A word to the "wandering." Three lies you must refuse to believe:
- I'll come home later. --Luke 15
- I'm too far gone. --John 21
- God could never accept me now. --Isaiah 1:18-20
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About Chip Ingram
Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways.
About Living on the Edge
Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus.
