Extremism

If our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God. –

1 John 3:21

Extremism is almost easier to recognize than define! Webster calls it “the quality or state of being extreme… i.e. Radicalism.” Defining extremism is challenging given the influencing factors required for description, such as value systems and political culture. Yet, extremism is real and it may creep into your spiritual walk.

You have likely met both a person with an overactive as well as someone with an underactive conscience towards God. The overactive person lives in perpetual shame, unable to accept God’s forgiveness and continually striving for approval. The underactive conscience is oblivious, not perceiving God’s presence, and sinning without concern.

Both are extremes! What God desires is for you to have a realistic view of yourself and Him, resulting in a healthy life of faith.

Read the Bible and discover who God is. He is the self-existent Ruler of all things, Supreme Being, Creator, perfect in wisdom. His goodness is as deep in compassion as it is wide in justice. YOU are made specifically by Him. He completely understands you suffer from a disability of spirit that struggles with sin and prideful nature. Regardless of the troubles, He loves you and has an epic plan to heal you and give you an eternal life of joy with Him.

Manmade religions enslave you to striving. God’s plan for salvation frees you with a genuine solution to your sin problem through Jesus Christ and reveals your name as “beloved.”