DeepSummary
The episode discusses the two contrasting natures within each person - the strong, disciplined side and the weak, compromising side. It uses Biblical examples like Peter and David to illustrate how even faithful people have an "old man" or carnal nature that can resurface if not kept in check through discipline and doing the right thing when it's hard.
The main point is that we all face temptations and negative tendencies that don't simply go away, even after becoming a new creation in Christ. The "old man" may die but can get resurrected if we're not diligent in resisting it and choosing to feed the positive side instead.
Practical advice is given on identifying and starving our personal enemies or areas of struggle through consistent discipline, rather than waiting for the temptation to disappear. While some addictions get miraculously removed, for many the key is embracing God's grace to overcome daily.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- We all have two conflicting natures inside us - the positive and the negative.
- The "old man" or negative nature doesn't automatically go away after becoming a Christian.
- Discipline is required to keep the negative tendencies down and let the new redeemed nature shine.
- Don't wait for temptations to disappear, but proactively resist them through God's grace.
- Identify and continually defeat your personal "enemies" or areas of struggle.
- Be willing to push through discomfort to grow and reach your full potential.
- Use biblical examples like Peter and David for inspiration in this constant battle.
- With diligence, you can break bondages and overcome obstacles that have held you back.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If you're comfortable all the time, you won't grow.“ by Joel Osteen
- “God doesn't take away every temptation, remove every negative desire where you're never tempted to be impatient, to be rude, to compromise.“ by Joel Osteen
- “If God is not taking it away, that means he's given you the grace to stand strong. You have the power to keep the old man down.“ by Joel Osteen
- “God made us a new creation. He says, you are no longer Jacob, the deceiver, the compromiser. Now you're Israel. But even though you're Israel, Jacob is going to get up out of the grave and try to work his way back.“ by Joel Osteen
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Joel Osteen Podcast
Joel Osteen, SiriusXM
5/28/24