Pastor Jim Nihiser
Pastor Jim Nihiser
Episode Sixteen: Step Five... Part Two... Admitted to God
Episode Sixteen: Step Five... Part Two... Admitted to God
Episode Sixteen: Step Five... Part Two... Admitted to God
Monday 9th May 2022
Pastor Jim Nihiser discusses Step Five's importance in Christian recovery, emphasizing the need to admit wrongs to God first.
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Get the buttons here!Admitting to God: Step Five's Role in Christian Recovery
God demonstrates his own love for us in this. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
What does it mean to admit your wrongs to God, and why is it such a crucial step in recovery? Pastor Jim Nihiser unpacks this in his latest episode of 'Joyful Recovery in Christ'. He continues his deep dive into Step Five of the traditional twelve steps, focusing on the spiritual significance of confessing our sins to God first. Pastor Jim explains that the wrongs committed during addiction are, at their core, sins against God.
But before we can confess, we need to believe in God's existence and His willingness to reward those who seek Him earnestly. The Bible teaches that seeking God is a continuous journey, requiring daily commitment and passion. However, the beauty of this process lies in the confidence we can have when approaching God's throne of grace. Thanks to Jesus' sacrifice, our relationship with God is healed, and His love for us remains steadfast, even when we falter.
This episode isn't just for those battling addiction; it's for anyone struggling with sin who seeks a closer relationship with God. Pastor Jim's insights provide a comforting reminder that we're never alone in our journey. With God's unconditional love as our foundation, admitting our wrongs becomes a transformative and liberating experience. Tune in to understand how this step can be a pivotal moment in your recovery and spiritual growth.