Rick Peterson
Dr. Rick Peterson
Truly Dead to Self
Truly Dead to Self
Truly Dead to Self
Thursday 10th November 2022
Learn how dying to the self in Christianity means living for Christ, letting go of judgment, and promoting reconciliation in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Living for Christ: Understanding True Selflessness
Dying to the self is about living for Christ. Dying to the self is about refusing the supposed right that we may think we have to judge or condemn others, for we have been given not the ministry of judgment but the ministry of reconciliation.
Imagine a life where your actions aren't driven by self-interest but by a higher purpose. In this episode of 'Encounter Recovery Ministries', Dr. Rick Peterson unpacks the profound Christian concept of dying to the self. This isn't about losing your identity or fading into nothingness. Instead, it's about shifting your focus from self-centered desires to living for Christ. Dr.
Peterson explains that this transformation involves letting go of our need to control and judge, and instead, embracing a life of service and reconciliation. Through Christ's death and resurrection, believers are called to become new creations, living not for themselves but for Him. This episode offers a refreshing perspective on how true spiritual maturity and health come from prioritizing what pleases Jesus over our own whims.
If you're on a journey of faith and recovery, this discussion provides valuable insights into how surrendering self-control can lead to a more fulfilling and spiritually enriched life.