Podcasts about rightness

Title: A Christmas Carol Examined: Hark the Herald Angels Sing Text: Various FCF: We often neglect the deep theology in the Christmas carols we sing. Prop: Because Hark the Herald angels sing speaks much about the gospel, we should sing it with renewed vigor. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to Genesis Chapter 3. We will reference several passages of scripture this morning but it might be wise for you to have this text open and in front of you. In light of the holiday season, I typically break for a couple weeks from whatever sermon series I am in, in order to better accommodate our traditions. What a joy it was to hear so many of our folks use the talents the Lord has given them to bring Him praise this morning. Next week I'll deliver my traditional year wrap up sermon. I'll give you some lessons I've learned and some recommendations I have. I'll also spend some time assessing where we as a church are and how we could improve. Today, I wanted to do something a bit different and a good deal shorter than I normally would. My wife actually gave me the idea, calling my attention to this particular Christmas Carol which was missing a verse or two in our hymn book. In looking into the carol, and to the distance between when most of the carols we sing were written and us singing them today, it became clear that I should devote time to taking a familiar carol and examining the rich theological depths which we unknowingly sing about each year. Today, we will consider the carol Hark the Herald Angels Sing. This is on page 192 in our hymnal. The Carol was written by Charles Wesley. He wrote five verses. Most hymnals, including our own, only have the first three verses. Primarily because George Whitfield, a good friend of the Wesley brothers, John and Charles, edited the song down to four verses, combining the last two verses into one. This edit was later removed and kept to 3 verses in most hymnals. This was not because of any theological differences or errors that Whitefield perceived, but primarily to shorten the song without repeating theological themes. Unfortunately, we will only have time to look at two verses this morning. But I will make it up to you by giving you two for the price of one. So, we'll look at the first verse which we always sing. Then we will look at Mr. Whitfield's cobbled together 4th and 5th verse, so you get some exposure to the last two verses that were later omitted from Charles Wesley's masterful carol. We'll follow the same general pattern. I will translate the idea into modern vernacular and then expand on the What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures in the line and prove it by quoting or referencing an appropriate scripture passage. But before we dive in, let's pray and ask the Lord to bless our study of this carol. Invocation: Loving Lord, we thank you for such a rich history of the church. For thousands of years your church has grown and your kingdom has spread. We can look to songs we sing today that were written hundreds of years ago and still find great and deep meaning in their words. Help us to be mindful of the things we sing and say. Help us to see the great meaning of this season and preach it to others with everything we are. I pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. Transition: Well, let's get to the verse that we all know. I.) The gospel is at the center of this Christmas carol, so we must sing it as though we were preaching it. a. [Slide 2] Hark! The herald angels sing, i. What does this mean: 1. Hark is an interjection. It is calling those present to listen closely. 2. No, the angel's name is not herald. 3. Rather this is the job of the angels who pronounced the birth of Jesus the Messiah. 4. In the song they are said to Sing this to the shepherds. 5. So, in our modern vernacular it would be – Listen up, the Angels are singing a proclamation from God. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. When God has an announcement for us to listen to, He often prefaces the statement with something to get our attention. Like Behold. Or Truly Truly. Or Thus says the Lord God. 2. Although in Luke 2 we do see the angels announce this news – we do not have any record in the New Testament that they sang this news. It actually says they shouted. b. “Glory to the newborn King; i. What does this mean: 1. Glory means to give praise that is due to an important person. 2. Newborn King is self-explanatory 3. “Give the honor due to this child because he is THE KING ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. All the way back in II Samuel 7, God promised David that a King from his line would sit on the throne forever. 2. And in Luke 1:32-33 the angel Gabriel told Mary that Jesus would inherit the throne of His father David. c. Peace on earth, and mercy mild, i. What does this mean: 1. Peace here refers to the cessation of hostilities between two warring parties. 2. This is contrasted with the second phrase where this cessation of hostilities is instituted by this child who is merciful and humble – bringing salvation to sinners. 3. “Forgiveness and Rightness with God comes from this baby” ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. Isaiah 53 teaches that the first coming of the Messiah, Yahweh's Servant, will be meek and mild, a sacrifice for sinners. 2. Not coming as someone who would be esteemed highly. d. God and sinners reconciled!” i. What does this mean: 1. Reconciliation is when two parties settle up a dispute. All debts are paid. 2. This dispute, we are told in the song, is between God and sinners. 3. God and Sinners square. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. The dispute we have with God is that He made us to be His worshippers but we have rebelled against Him both in Adam and in our own sin. Gen 3 and Eph 2 and Rom 1-3 2. Yet God has made promises to preserve a remnant and save His people from their sins. 3. Christ then, meek and mild King, is the instrument to settle all the debts. e. Joyful, all ye nations rise, i. What does this mean: 1. Joyful is the attitude or the manner that is being commanded. 2. Nations rising is indicating the global nature of this announcement. 3. All the world get up and be joyful ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. Throughout the Old Testament, God desired Israel to be a light to the nations. 2. And in the prophets we see promises that the Messiah will finally succeed in what Israel was tasked to do. 3. The nations will be reclaimed as Yahweh's 4. And God ruling the nations will be praised and rejoiced in because the gentiles will be adopted into God's family too. f. Join the triumph of the skies; With th'angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” i. What does this mean: 1. This is what the nations are told to do. They are told to join the triumph. 2. What triumph? 3. It is actually going all the way back to the beginning of the song. The announcement being made about the triumph of God over sin and peace on earth. 4. How? By the Messiah being born this day in Bethlehem. 5. So joyfully the nations are to rise up and announce the same message that the angels are announcing to the shepherds. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. We see this happen in the New Testament. 2. The Gentiles not only inherit the gospel and become grafted into the promise of the Israelites, but they now become the heralds announcing the coming of the King. 3. A King who was born, lived, died, was raised, and ascended. All to save sinners and reconcile them to God. g. Summary of the Point: The first verse of this carol is nothing short of the gospel message. It is the announcement that Christ has come to make us right with God and change the world forever. Now not just Jews, but all the nations will rise up and announce this message as the world shifts and the Kingdom of God expands. So, as we sing this verse – we must recognize the potent dose of gospel truths being conveyed in a few seconds. And as we sing it out, we fulfill the words of this opening verse to joyfully join the triumph the angels sang about that Christmas night 2000 years ago. Transition: Let us move to the two verses not included in our hymnal. I.) Deep doctrine of redemption is found in this carol, so we must sing it as though we were preaching it. a. [Slide 3] Come, Desire of nations, come, i. What does this mean: 1. To be the desire of nations is to be the one thing that will truly fix the world. The one King that will bring everything back to what it is supposed to be. 2. This is, of course, the work of the Kingdom Christ began at His incarnation and will be completed when He returns to set up His Kingdom on the New Earth. 3. Come, one who will fix everything, Come! ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. We referenced psalm 2 just last week. 2. The eternally begotten Son of God - Jesus the Messiah, is this one that the nations must kiss lest He be angry and pour His wrath out on them. 3. Christ came first as a meek and mild child but will one day return as a conquering King. 4. The nations would be wise to kiss the son. To welcome Him. To pay homage to Him. 5. He is… after all… their only hope. b. Fix in us Thy humble home; i. What does this mean: 1. To fix is to establish something. 2. A home would be a residence. Humble of course meaning meager or unworthy. 3. Establish in us a little hovel for You to dwell in. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. This probably doesn't reference God living or dwelling with us in the New Kingdom. Although that could be it. 2. Givin the context this no doubt refers to the coming of the Spirit of God to indwell those who are partakers of the New Covenant which is inaugurated in the blood of Christ. 3. This is foretold in Isaiah 44 and Joel 2 where God tells the Israelites that He will pour out His Spirit… ON ALL OF THEM. 4. In the New Testament we are explicitly told that the Holy Spirit indwells all who believe by true faith. c. Rise, the woman's conqu'ring Seed, i. What does this mean: 1. Rise again means to come out and do something. 2. A seed is an offspring or a child. 3. Come conquering child of the woman ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. This is pulled straight from the protoevangelium, or the first gospel announcement given by God Himself in Genesis chapter 3. 2. After the fall of mankind, God promises that unto the Woman he would give an offspring that would undo what had been done in the fall. 3. This offspring would be at odds with the offspring of the serpent or the children produced by the temptation and fall of Adam and Eve, which was instigated by the serpent in the garden of Eden 4. Revelation 12:9 identifies the serpent as none other than the Devil, or Satan himself. 5. This harmonizes texts like Ephesians 2; John 8; and 1 John 3:12 which identify people who act like Satan as his children or belonging to him. 6. This sets up the idea that there are two families. The family of God and the family of Satan. The Family of Satan is the family we are all born into because of the fall of Adam. 7. God creates a new family, through seed of the woman, in which we can be adopted. More on that in a bit. d. Bruise in us the serpent's head. i. What does this mean: 1. The serpent's influence is truly IN us. 2. Otherwise, this is fairly self-explanatory. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. The term used in the Genesis promise is to strike, bruise, or crush. 2. Although many preachers have made the connection that Christ bruises his heel while crushing the head of the serpent – the scriptures do not overtly teach this. 3. But it is a logical and theological possibility. 4. Certainly, Paul says that if the forces of darkness knew that His death would lead to the salvation of His people, they wouldn't have done it. 5. The song references the destruction of Satan's power over us and the cessation of his claim on us as his children. e. Now display Thy saving power, Ruined nature now restore; Now in mystic union join Thine to ours, and ours to Thine. i. The rest of verse 4 goes on to speak of our restoration and salvation. ii. These are excellent lines, but Whitfield saw the next verse communicate similar teachings and decided to combine it together. iii. Still these words do add some to the meaning of the song. iv. But we'll have to cover them more deeply another time. f. [Slide 4] Adam's likeness, Lord, efface, i. What does this mean: 1. To efface something is to erase it. It is to undo something. 2. Adam's likeness refers to Adam as our first representative and how we have inherited his sin from him. 3. Erase the original sin of Adam from us ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. Although it has been attacked in recent years, the doctrine of Original Sin has been held to by the church since the beginning. 2. If something else were taught in scripture then we should cast the teaching aside. However, Romans 5, Ephesians 2 and many other passages seem to establish this doctrine not only as plausible but as orthodox. 3. Adam was our representative being the first man created. Because of his failure, we inherit the sin-disease through his line. 4. Seeing it this way helps us to understand the scriptures when they seem to paint our problem of sin beyond even just our own personal sin. National sins and even sins that we didn't commit but inherit culpability in. Even our sinfulness before we seem to be able to willfully commit sin (ie babies crying for no reason or crying when nothing is actually wrong) These all make sense when we understand sin as something like a hereditary spiritual disease. 5. This also explains and expands the teaching of the virgin birth, keeping Jesus from inheriting this same sin nature. By being born of a virgin, he is not technically a son of Adam. Truly and completely human, but not from Adam's line. Therefore, He is a second human representative. g. Stamp Thine image in its place: i. What does this mean: 1. To stamp an image is relatively clear. 2. Instead of Adam's likeness, give us your likeness God. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. As a New Adam, all under Christ's headship and representation inherit a new name, a new nature, and a new birth. 2. They are put into a new family and made into a new person. 3. The old has passed away and the new has come. h. Second Adam from above, Reinstate us in Thy love. i. What does this mean: 1. These last two lines we'll take together. 2. The first Adam was formed from the dust and given life by the breath of God. 3. The Second Adam was conceived by the Holy Spirit in dust (in Mary's womb). 4. He is not from earth as the first Adam was. He is from above. A true man… but with a different fountainhead. 5. Adam was once fully in the love and grace of God. He was sinless and in right standing with God. 6. The song asks for Christ to reconcile us to God… which provides bookends between the first verse and the last. ii. What doctrine is this showing us from the Scriptures: 1. This is the primary work of the second Adam. 2. Christ becomes our second representative both passively and actively. 3. Actively he did what Adam did not. He kept the whole law of God without sin. 4. Passively he paid for what Adam could not. He accepted the penalty for human sin by suffering the full wrath of God as a human. 5. 2 Corinthians 5 says that He became sin who knew no sin that we might become the righteousness of God. 6. He is a perfect substitute not only for us but for Adam, our first representative. 7. He alone is capable of returning us to the relationship we had with God in the garden… and even making that relationship closer, since we are now not just a created being of God's, but actually His children. i. Let us Thee, though lost, regain, Thee, the Life, the inner man: O, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart. i. This is the rest of verse 5 which goes on to say similar things to what has been said already. j. Summary of the Point: Once again we must notice that the gospel is on display in these verses. And in these last two verses – the gospel is explained in rich and full theological detail. Details that are not found in the shallow end of the pool. This is well beyond the Sunday School answers of “Jesus died because He loved us.” But rather the representation of a Second Adam taking our place and restoring humanity's hope. Such are the words of this Christmas Carol. And when we sing it, we preach the gospel to one another and all who hear it. Make sure that you do that from now on. Conclusion: [Slide 5] I can think of no better application than to have the praise team come and we can sing this carol together. We'll sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven but with one minor modification. We will add verse 4, which is the cobbled together verses 4 and 5 of Charles Wesley's original carol. You sing with us and sing it loud, knowing that you sing, you announce, you preach… the gospel of Jesus Christ in this carol. Benediction: May the God who humbled Himself to take on human flesh Who was wounded for our transgressions and chastised for our peace May the Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace Bring to you a season of hope as you celebrate His birth and look ahead to His return Until We meet again… Go in peace.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

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This is a short course on the human psychological tendency to be right, and how that tendency fuels conflict. It's designed to help you understand the cognitive underpinnings of this common human drive toward being right, how it influences workplace conflict, and how we might mitigate its negative effects at work. For the full episode, including a downloadable eBook supplement, please join Dr. Pollack Peaceful Leaders Club at https://peacefulleadersacademy.com/club/. Club members get access to exclusive content, Dr. Pollack's online course library, and coaching groups with Dr. Pollack and his team.For conflict intervention and training programs, please visit our website to get more information: https://pollackpeacebuilding.com/References for this episode: https://peacefulleadersacademy.com/club/references/rightness-july-2025/00:00 Introduction02:45 The Psychology of Rightness05:38 Cognitive Biases Overview07:53 Confirmation Bias10:09 Anchoring Bias12:15 Bias Blind Spot & Naive Realism14:01 Dunning-Kruger Effect (Overconfidence)16:28 How Being Right Leads to Conflict18:30 Costs of Rightness at Work20:44 Where to Access Full EpisodeHost: Dr. Jeremy Pollack from Pollack Peacebuilding Systems More from Dr. Pollack: Peaceful Leaders Academy Conflict Resolution Playbook: Practical Communication Skills for Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflict FREE e-book: The Ultimate 12-Step Guide to Coworker Mediation: Free Ebook - Pollack Peacebuilding Systems Connect with Dr. Pollack on social media: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn

"I find my emotions are all over the place?""I am worried about the future.""I feel like we have taken steps backward.""I don't know what I can do to help."2025 may be making our heads spin and our hearts ache. We may feel out of place and not in sync with our beliefs and our countries agenda. We may be struggling with all that's going on around us. Do we have a voice? Yes. Can we feel our rightness today and always? YesIn this episode Ana Del Castillo walks us through how to empower ourselves in situations that test us, push us, and belittle us. She shares with us how small steps can bring our emotions to the surface in a way that is empowering and gives us the ability to share our voices and raise awareness that we are strong and that we can stand up for what is right and demand what is needed and wanted....NOW!How to Connect with Ana:Instagram:Ana Del Castillo (@ana_del_castillo) • Instagram photos and videosWebsite:My Rightness | Ana Del Castillo | Certified Empowerment Coach

For many people, life is an endless pursuit of justice, but unfortunately, many focus their attention on the wrong source of that Justice. Rightness and righteousness can ONLY come from God. Luke 18:1-8

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"How can we shift from a place of blame and judgment into a place of curiosity?"Karen & Paul discuss the importance of focusing on present dynamics rather than delving into the detailed history when resolving conflicts within groups.

Most people do not really understand hungering and thirsting after righteousness. In this message, Pastor Lewis breaks down what righteousness really is.

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Ram Dass shares stories of social action and explores how we can plug into our sense of intuitive rightness so that our every act is in the way of things and in tune with the universe.This episode of Here and Now is from a dharma talk given at the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, on March 9, 1983. Ram Dass begins by talking about some of the anti-nuclear protests going on and how he feels tired of being “should upon.” He shares a story about how he wound up marching for peace across the Golden Gate Bridge.For Ram Dass, taking part in social action must come from a sense of intuitive rightness within ourselves, not from models of who we think we are and what we think we should be doing. We must listen our way into the harmony of things and resonate intuitively with the deepest parts of our beings.Ram Dass talks about quieting the screaming trumpets of the judging mind in order to hear what our next act should be. He shares the story of a protest he attended in New York where everyone simply felt privileged to be present in the moment. “You and I are environments for each other,” he says. “We're the soil in which the flowers around us grow.”The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.Sponsors of this Episode:Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.Reunion is offering $250 off any stay to the Love, Serve, Remember community. Simply use the code “BeHere250” when booking. Disconnect from the world so you can reconnect with yourself at Reunion. Hotel | www.reunionhotelandwellness.com Retreats | www.reunionexperience.orgThis show is also sponsored by Magic Mind, a matcha-based energy shot infused with nootropics and adaptogens designed to crush procrastination, brain fog, & fatigue. Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with our link: magicmind.com/ramdassjan“It was in the way of things. It had an intuitive sense of rightness. It was the meditative space of listening. Of hearing, not even listening. Of being so in tune with the universe that you can sense how your every act, your walking meditation, is interwoven with every other form. And the quality of the way in which you walk is your participation in the totality.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're continuing our series at the 10am service in the book of Romans - ‘What is a Christian', and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, is preaching on Romans 3:21-26 - The Rightness of God

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Sometimes religious people can be so snug in their "Rightness" that they can't see how wrong their attitude is toward others. Let's have some Real Talk tonight!

In this lesson, we explore the importance of living a righteous life in this in-depth examination of Proverbs 29.For the study resources and manuscript go to VBVF.ORG

Do you prefer rightness or righteousness? Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. Yesterday, we released a new episode of The Vince Miller Show; check it out at the link or button below the video after you read the devotional. This week, we are in Chapter 21 of 1 Samuel. I've titled this chapter "Man On The Run." Remember, David came to Nob, the location of the Tabernacle, and talked with the priest, Ahimelech. Here is the interchange today in 1 Samuel 21:3-6: Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever is here.” And the priest answered David, “I have no common bread on hand, but there is holy bread—if the young men have kept themselves from women.” And David answered the priest, “Truly women have been kept from us as always when I go on an expedition. The vessels of the young men are holy even when it is an ordinary journey. How much more today will their vessels be holy?” So the priest gave him the holy bread, for there was no bread there but the bread of the Presence, which is removed from before the Lord, to be replaced by hot bread on the day it is taken away. — 1 Samuel 21:3-6 So, let's back up and notice a critical detail in David's story. We notice that the first men that David runs as a man on the run are two holy men: Samuel, the prophet, and Ahimelech, the high priest. This is a natural impulse for any righteous man of God on the run. If you are being stalked by unrighteousness, the right thing to do is run to godly men who can provide you shelter, security, safety, and sustenance. If that is how you feel today, you need to stop trying to solve your problems on your own and run to a trusted believer, get relief, get understanding, and get prayer from them. Next, it is essential to note that it was customary for countrymen to help each other while traveling. Traveling in their time was much more challenging, and carrying food and supplies was a burden if you were moving fast. Travelers relied on people's hospitality when they came to a new town for things like shelter and food. So, David's request was not unusual. The problem is that Ahimelech only had some "Holy Bread," also known as "Shewbread." Twelve unleavened loaves were freshly baked every Sabbath and placed on a table before the Lord at the west end of the Holy Place in the Tabernacle. They were arranged in two stacks of six, like pancakes, on the table, symbolizing that God was the source of nourishment for each of Israel's tribes. According to religious law, only a priest was allowed to consume this bread, but Ahimelech, after a short assessment of David's sexual cleanliness, decided to give him some. This was so unusual that it became a memorable moment, recounted even by Jesus in the New Testament. Today, I want to read the text in Matthew 12 so you can see the point Jesus is making and how he credits Ahimelech's decision. But keep in mind while I read this text that the religious lawyers (the Pharisees) are questioning the judgment of the Great High Priest, and Jesus offers an explanation using the example of Ahimelech. At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” — Matthew 12:1-8 Jesus is making a valuable point: when believers value being right over being righteous or value being correct over being compassionate, we have missed the point because we want to make a point. In making our point, we prove we prefer the process of preserving our pride rather than pursuing goodness and mercy. Jesus is using our present story as a prime example of mercy for those who worship legalism and the letter of the law rather than worshipping the Leader who wrote, upheld, and accomplished the Law. However, we must be cautious when applying this principle to everyday life because rejection of legalism can lead to excessive liberty. Notice that Ahimelech is careful about extending his goodwill to David. He gives the bread and will replace it, but he wants to ensure it is being eaten in a way that will honor God. When you are being tested as a believer, you will encounter lonely moments when you feel like you are driving a winding road on a narrow cliff through a thick fog. During these moments, you will need spiritual discernment. Don't hit the accelerator and make fast legalistic decisions or libertarian choices. Use spiritual discernment, read God's Word, make decisions with another believer, and act in righteous faith. If you choose to act in faith, perhaps one day, Jesus will use your example as a model of what to do instead of what not to do. #RighteousnessOverRightness, #FaithAndDiscernment, #DavidAndAhimelech Ask This: In what areas of your life do you prioritize being "right" over showing compassion and mercy? How can you shift your focus towards righteousness in those situations? Who are the trusted believers in your life that you can turn to when you're feeling spiritually tested or need support? How can you build a stronger connection with them to foster mutual encouragement and accountability? Do This: Walk the line rightly. Pray This: Father, help me prioritize righteousness over being right and show compassion and mercy in all my interactions. Grant me the wisdom to seek guidance from trusted believers when I face challenges so I may navigate my journey with faith and discernment. Amen. Play This: This Is The Kingdom.

Sometimes we're so convinced we're right about a particular belief, a specific way of seeing or understanding the world, or, even, a way of interprepting a particular portion of Scripture that we tell ourselves it's more Jesus-like to remove ourselves from relationship with people who think or believe differently than we do. In essence, we can believe purity of doctrine or adherence to biblical interpreptations is more important than extending love and relationship to those we disagree with. This week, Pastor Shaq Hager focused on Acts 28:11-22, leading to a congregational conversation focused on three questions:What beliefs do you find problematic in other Christians?Which of your own beliefs do you think other Christians might find problematic?How can we, as Jesus prays in John 17, be one as followers of Jesus while also holding space for our disagreement?*In the podcast, you'll hear Pastor Shaq set-up the discussion and then you'll hear a few seconds of quiet. Then, Pastor Shaq will lead a brief prayer. Feel free to pause the sermon after Pastor Shaq introduces the conversation questions and reflect on them on your own.

With money being the primary energy exchange we use in the modern day, our work and how we make/spend money is the realm of our lives that holds the most power. Tune in to learn what qualities will no longer be profitable in the new paradigm and what actions you can take to ensure sustainable success in the future of your work or business.   Key Takeaways: The life changing points that DayLuna has taught us for what is possible in the new paradigm How we navigate our collaboration and partnership within our business Leftness and Rightness - how the union of masculine and feminine energy will impact the new paradigm Freeing yourself from competition and scarcity How corporations who don't account for people's individual rights will fail Working with family and close friends without getting burnt Why emotional awareness holds the most importance in the future of any business DayLuna:   EXPLORE LUNYA Use code: DAYLUNA for 15% off   Human Design Chart Software: BodygraphChart.com Use code: DAYLUNA for 50% your first 12 months!   Book a Reading With Us Here!   Get our book: Your Human Design!   Your Human Design Besties   Online Human Design Reader Training   Physical Products & Ritual Kits Digital Products & Video Courses www.daylunalife.com Instagram

A 30 year music industry veteran, Derek Webb has sold millions of albums while ruffling political & spiritual feathers alike as both a solo artist and a founding member of Texas-based folk/rock band Caedmon's Call.  https://www.derekwebb.com/

Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity.  In Jennifer Garvey Berger's practical new book, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps, she boils down the problem and ways to free ourselves. In this podcast, we explore how to get out of the second mindtrap – rightness. Resources […] The post BOO423 – Encore – The Mindtrap of Rightness appeared first on Marcia Hyatt.

CW: Sexual Assault/Rape as pertaining to US PresidentsWe discuss Trump's guilty charges and what effect that will have on US politics, NZ's “Budget Week' and National's broken promises to cancer patients, alongside the failure of Labour to capitalise on National Party inadequacy and rally the electorate. Meanwhile Te Pāti Māori have begun protest actions this week - how does that operate and why aren't more people supporting them on the left? And how corrupt can National be before it comes back to bite them?This episode's co-hostsGinny, Kyle, SimonIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Holy Spirit Advantage: Rightness Pastor Travis Miller   Maybe you have a different perspective, but I consider it a shame when employees don't take advantage of employer perks. Opportunities freely provided. Yet, disregarded. I'm disappointed when the company will match the employee's 401k savings; but the employee ignores the free money. I just don't understand employees who allow PTO to disappear rather than use it. I think employees are missing a great opportunity when they dismiss the company's educational reimbursement. FREE career advancement disregarded. Perks spurned. Left dormant. Unrealized. In this series, Pastor Travis Miller highlights some Holy Spirit perks and hopes to inspire all to take advantage of them.  We hope you enjoy this series and don't forget to subscribe to our page and check out all of our other series! Come Join us in Service!! Online at https://livingfaithtabernacle.org/   Or you can join us for our Live services on YouTube at:  https://www.youtube.com/@livingfaithministries-everett   Also check out our new Link in Bio! https://linktr.ee/livingfaithministries

In this video, Pastor Travis Clark discusses unity, and how if we choose oneness over rightness that it makes God more visible to a world searching for hope. Like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Pastor Travis! CONNECT WITH CANVAS SF HERE AT:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvas_sf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canvassfTikTok: https://twitter.com/@canvas_sfWebsite: https://www.canvas-sf.com

In this podcast, Kim Honeycutt reconnects with Ann Dell Castillo, a Women's Rightness Expert and Certified Empowerment Coach with over 20 years of experience galvanizing women to embrace authenticity in their lives. The episode delves into pivotal moments in Ann's life that have contributed to her journey of self-discovery. The conversation navigates challenges within therapeutic communities, shedding light on the continuous process of self-awareness. Ann's wealth of experiences emphasizes the importance of compassion and interrupts patterns of self-flagellation. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of personal growth and authenticity.What They Discuss: Reconnecting and discussing pivotal moments in Anna Dell Castillo's lifeFocus on self-discovery and authenticityExploration of challenges within therapeutic communitiesHighlighting compassion and interrupting self-flagellationStressing gentleness in returning to oneself and promoting self-kindness for growthExploration of therapeutic modalities such as peer therapy, gestalt therapy, and internal family systems (IFS)The transformative power of modalities like Mindlight, incorporating IFS and tapping techniquesEmphasis on comparing oneself backward and celebrating progressExamination of psychological aspects of self-awareness, consciousness, and breaking patternsAbout Ana: Ana Del Castillo is a Women's Rightness Expert and Certified Empowerment Coach with over 20 years of experience galvanizing women to stop trying to ‘do life right' and instead be right, in their skin and lives. Through transformative experiences she helps them to discover the freedom of their inherent rightness, no matter the circumstances or events of their lives, and regain their vitality and happiness.Ana has spoken to audiences all over the country and has coached women rock stars, entrepreneurs and house wives on the power and freedom of authentic rightness. She's been featured on NPR, The NY Post, People Magazine, and The Moth. She coaches, speaks, and leads courses on Rightness and she is married and lives in Austin with her husband, her dog and two cats.Connect with Ana: https://linktr.ee/anadelcastillo

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Matthew 5:33-48 “Sermon on the Mount – Part 3” 1. Honoring your promises (v.33-37) 2. Overcome evil with good (v.38-42) 3. Loving your enemies (v.43-47) 4. Rightness and perfection (v.48)

JP and Nate discuss the second of five Mindtraps from Jennifer Garvey Berger's book "Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps".   In this episode, JP and Nate highlight  The significance of humility in the learning process.  Letting go of the need for control and certainty will allow us to focus on making the best possible decisions with the information at hand.  The mindset that allows us to be open to the possibility of being wrong and encourages a willingness to learn from our mistakes.  How to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves, challenge our assumptions, and improve our decision-making abilities. Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Become of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Visit tocculture.com for more information) Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter https://www.tocculture.com Check Out Online Courses at tocculture.comGet Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now at: myculturesystem.com Check Out Online Courses at tocculture.com

Come and take a listen to tonight's Sunday Night Alive with our Youth Pastor Donald Brooks! Take on a correct spiritual identity as we look into the difference between being right and righteous.

Every person is created in the image of God. Is the image of God singular, or vast and multifaceted? If it's true that every person is created in the image of God, why do we all have different perspectives? Why do we find ourselves coming to different conclusions about a particular issue? Maybe we do well to think of God as a mosaic. As we live into the fullness of who we were created to be, we each serve to reveal various aspects of God. And as we live in community, we collectively display a more full and tangible picture of the heart of God. In this series, we explore the nature of God, the nature of ourselves, and the nature of each other for the sake of reclaiming God's intended reality and creating a better you and a better world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-foundry-church/message

If God Almighty were to come down and talk to us, what would He say? The writers of popular books and movies seem to think that the Lord's message to us would be something like, "Can't you all just get along?" But we don't have to speculate about this question. God actually has shown up, in the Person of the Holy Spirit, and He has three topics He'd like to discuss with us: Sin, Rightness, and Judgment. Here's Pastor Jim with Part 2 of his sermon, Confronting Evil in the World. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS05092023_0.mp3Scripture References: John 16:1-11

Today I am looking at the fourth of Jesus' nondual beatitudes. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” This may be the most important of the eight beatitudes. At least it has been in my life. It is the one consistent characteristic in my search for truth, and it eventually resulted in the shift that is often called spiritual awakening. 

Learning to love yourself and embrace your strengths is so easily said, but little understood. Women's empowerment coach Ana del Castillo and I had a lovely conversation to unpack who you are, and more importantly how to heal from past pain. Join us for this deeply emotional, yet heart-filled conversation. Connect with Ana at: www.myrightness.com IG - ana_del_castillo FB - Ana.Del.castillo.23 TT - ana_del_castillo **Sharing is caring!

Podfic Text-to-Speech (TTS) reading of It Wouldn't Be An Adventure Without You by myheadsgonenumbSummaryOn the night of the full moon, Peter Pettigrew - servant to Lord Voldemort - set off to rejoin his master, and Sirius Black was forced to flee for his life. But instead of going into hiding, he decides to continue his work of the past year - hunting down Wormtail and preventing the Dark Lord from rising again ... Only Albania is a *LONG* way away ... and preventing a war and saving the wizarding world just won't be any fun without Remus. Together they embark on a journey across Europe - trying to find Peter before he reaches Voldemort and helps him regain his powers. But the Ministry of Magic is hot on their heels, and their way is barred by all manner of dark and dangerous creatures, and the going is going to be tough for the most wanted wizard in Britain and his werewolf best friend. It's the trip of a lifetime ... just ... no one call it an "adventure". Canon Divergent AU set directly after PoA. Creatorsmyheadsgonenumb | Tumblr | AO3BurningAurora | Tumblr | AO3 | LinktreeChapters(00:00) - Chapter 20: Remus's Remorse (31:01) - Chapter 21: A School Reunion (53:55) - Chapter 22: Facing Fear (01:21:55) - Chapter 23: At Last! (01:46:19) - Chapter 24: Rebirth and Failure (02:12:04) - Chapter 25: The Rightness of Being Wrong (02:37:24) - Chapter 26: For the Greater Good (03:03:30) - Chapter 27: The Darkest Wizard of His Age (03:35:04) - Chapter 28: A True Gryffindor (04:08:45) - Chapter 29: La Belle Dame (04:37:29) - Chapter 30: Holland And Then Home Again (05:06:05) - Chapter 31: Little Hangleton (05:30:43) - Chapter 32: ...You Know (06:01:50) - Chapter 33: The Snake, The Rat and The Riddle House (06:26:24) - Chapter 34: Unburdening (07:00:25) - Chapter 35: At The Ministry (07:38:28) - Chapter 36: Harry

Episode Summary. George Barna's Millennials in America report observes, “One of the most attention-grabbing attributes revealed in this research regarding the Millennial way of life is their widespread desire to identify a purpose for living. Three out of four Millennials are still searching for their purpose in life.” This evidence that Millennials want a life of purpose reminds me of the popularity of Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life, which has been translated into 137 languages and sold more than 50 million copies. There is weighty evidence that human beings are designed to want a purpose for living. This episode series is designed to help the men listening accomplish exactly what so many Millennials—and so many humans in general want: experience the satisfaction and joy of knowing that they are accomplishing the purpose for which they were created. Our goal for this episode is to frame a biblical, one-sentence description of the mission that Christ assigned us—so that we can stay focused upon it.For Further Prayerful Thought. (This week's discussion questions are mentioned in the podcast but are repeated here.)Rightness in my relationship with God: How am I doing at loving my Lord?  “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind” (Lk 10:27).Rightness in my heart attitudes: How am I doing with Peter's exhortation? For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.Rightness in the world around me. What areas of brokenness around me has God put on my heart? Individuals? Worldview issues? What opportunities do I have to speak truth into such brokenness? What opportunity do I have to exercise compassion towards the broken? How might I become better equipped to winsomely articulate the biblical worldview? (I highly recommend the Colson Center's What Would You Say short videos).Resources Used in Today's PodcastDiscipling Men's Hearts Through Kingdom Theology, Gary Yagel (Doctoral Dissertation for RTS Orlando)For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues click here.To make an online contribution to enable others to hear about the podcast: (Click link and scroll down to bottom left)

“If You Wanna Be Lonely… Just Be Right All The Time”

What are you creating your business for? Have you acknowledged that what you choose for your business and how you choose it creates a different future? You can either create this small confined future or you can create a massive future by your choices. This episode is a little different.  It's a clip from a class that Simone Milasas did with Christopher Hughes called, What Part of The Ecosystem Is Your Business? In this clip, Christopher and Simone talk about things that diminish the ecosystem of business, in particular, the need to be right or wrong. Keys to success Are You Doing Business To Prove That You Are Living? Where Are You Being Desperate In Business? Rightness and Wrongness and Caviar The Misidentification of Rightness as Awareness Your Point of View Creates Your Business Reality Daily Questions "What am I desperate to be right about?" "What's my point of view about this?"  Useful Links: The Clearing Statement explained Access Consciousness Website Choice, Change & Action Podcast Instagram The Choice and Contribution Membership Simone Milasas' Website Simone Milasas' Instagram Christopher Hughes' Website Christopher Hughes' Instagram What Part of the Ecosystem of Business is Your Business? class

“…In the economy of God, the target is not RIGHTNESS, but the target, is Righteousness!!! And The bullseye, on the target of righteousness, is repentance…” Sermon by Mark Chase from worship at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Sirach 35:12-17, Psalm 84:1-6 and Luke 18:9-14. Watch the sermon on YouTube. Read the text of the sermon here. Follow All Saints Church on Twitter @ASCpas. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content! Donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/donate/donate-now/.

For the past few years, the Antioch Podcast has partnered with the Christian Reformed Church of North America's Office of Race Relations, Calvin University, and the YWCA in their annual Stand Against Racism events, as well as some other antiracism education livestream events. For the next several weeks, we will bring you encore episodes of … Continue reading Episode 197: White Work II – “Understanding Whiteness and Rightness.”

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | Psalm 119:137-144

Today, Pastor Michael Acock brings the message titled "Life Together: Righteousness over Rightness," which is the final message in our series on the book of Ephesians. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

— Rightness is the drug of choice. What most people don't get, however, is that you have to go to WRONG to be right. And, the biggest fear we have (aside from death) is being wrong. We don't consciously know that is our fear. So being right, not wrong drives us, and we're not even aware of it. And because we're so afraid of it, we use judgment to defend our rightness—we judge everything and everyone because we are simply so afraid of being wrong.  Valeria interviews Barbra Gilman — She is the author of “Whatever The F*CK It Takes and The Unofficial Guide for Living Successfully on Planet Earth.” Barbra Gilman has over thirty years' experience as a therapist and coach. She is the founder of The Quick-Change Artist and Wild Women Choosing. She is also a contributing author to An Indigo Celebration and The Indigo Children Ten Years Later.   As a certified Access Consciousness Facilitator, Barbra offers energy tools and techniques along with her intuitive knowing, enabling you to create new possibilities as you clear the energy of your limitations. The quickest way to activate a transformation in life is not to change what you DO, but to shift the energy of HOW you function in life.     She developed “Conscious Parenting for a New Paradigm” and served as the Director of Family Education for Neale Donald Walsch's Heartlight Education and the Center for Spiritual Awareness. Barbra has also hosted her own radio show, “Conscious Choices” and, as an inspirational/motivational speaker, she has keynoted conferences for women's organizations. She has also facilitated countless trainings on successful personal and business development through consciousness.    Imagine that your life is your greatest creation, and you author every scene, moment by moment. Consciousness is choosing to know and act from this space. We are all miraculous creators, and being conscious of how we create and what we create is an art. Barbra assists people master that art. As The Quick Change Artist she empowers people to step beyond the boundaries of their comfort zones – to claim their gifts and talents, and then show up in the world as an inspiration and invitation to what is possible when you choose for you and not against you!  To learn more about Barbra Gilman and her work, please visit: barbragilman.com   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.