How to Make It Right With God
David in 22 Stories | 2 Samuel 12 "I think the trap we fall into is we try to pay God back, like 'I screwed up God, but I can make it right.'"How do you make it right with God? What can do you do to set things straight? When we mess up, it's instinctive to want to fix things. We ma...
"I think the trap we fall into is we try to pay God back, like 'I screwed up God, but I can make it right.'" How do you make it right with God? What can do you do to set things straight? When we mess up, it's instinctive to want to fix things. We made the mess, so we'll make it right again. That's what we do with our friends and family and coworkers. It's what we do with anyone any time we make a mistake. But God isn't anyone, and sin isn't just an accident. Learn how to make it right with God...
Read More"I think the trap we fall into is we try to pay God back, like 'I screwed up God, but I can make it right.'" How do you make it right with God? What can do you do to set things straight? When we mess up, it's instinctive to want to fix things. We made the mess, so we'll make it right again. That's what we do with our friends and family and coworkers. It's what we do with anyone any time we make a mistake. But God isn't anyone, and sin isn't just an accident. Learn how to make it right with God from Keith as we continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/ (David in 22). To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (Facebook), https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO. Outline 0:15 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12&version=NIV (2 Samuel 12) 0:20 - Practical Question: How do you respond when you become aware of sin in your life? 1:30 - Repent 3:00 - Forgiveness 2:00 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+samuel+15&version=NIV (1 Samuel 15) (Saul's sin) 3:40 - Prophet Nathan 5:40 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+27%3A6&version=NIV (Proverbs 27.6) (good friends) 7:05 - David listens to Nathan 7:25 - Confession 8:20 – Make it right 9:40 - Conscience 10:35 - Subscribe. Rate. Share. Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) Passages 2 Samuel 12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12&version=NIV) 1 Samuel 15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+samuel+15&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+samuel+15&version=NIV) Proverbs 27.6: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+27%3A6&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+27%3A6&version=NIV) Related David in 22: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/david-in-22-stories/)
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Keith Simon
Keith Simon is the pastor and co-founder of The Crossing, a large, politically diverse church. He’s also a cultural commentator, has written for Newsweek and contributes his thoughts weekly on his top news commentary podcast, Truth Over Tribe. He's...
Read MoreKeith Simon is the pastor and co-founder of The Crossing, a large, politically diverse church. He’s also a cultural commentator, has written for Newsweek and contributes his thoughts weekly on his top news commentary podcast, Truth Over Tribe. He's the co-author of Truth Over Tribe, and Joyful Outsiders. Keith received a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife, Christine, have four children.
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