Peeling Back The Layers | #46

I still remember sitting in fourth-grade Sunday school, perplexed by the parable of the Good Samaritan. Little did I know, that lesson would seed a lifelong journey of self-discovery, challenging me to peel back the layers of who I really am beneath the roles I play. Our latest episode invites you on an enlightening exploration of identity, heroism, and the pursuit of goodness that transcends societal expectations. As I recount the pivotal moments that steered me from teaching to founding a church with my wife, Kathy, we confront the weight of virtue and the struggles we face to maintain our sense of self amidst gossip, judgment, and adversity.

Key Takeaways:

• The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us about the importance of helping others, but it can also create pressure to be a "good person" in our own strength.
• Many people judge themselves and others based on their ability to be a Good Samaritan, but this can lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout.
• It is essential to recognize that we are all broken and in need of healing. We cannot save ourselves or others through our own efforts.
• Jesus is the ultimate Good Samaritan who sees us in our brokenness and offers healing and restoration.
• By allowing Jesus to bind up our wounds and transform our lives, we can experience true goodness and live out our purpose.

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About the host: Steve Gray is the founding and senior pastor of Revive Church KC. He has been in the full time ministry for over 40 years and was launched into national and international recognition in the late 1990’s as the leader of the historic Smithton Outpouring, and again in 2009 when he lead the Kansas City Revival which was televised nationally on the Daystar television network. Steve is also a veteran musician, songwriter, recording artist and published author. His books include When The Kingdom Comes, Follow The Fire, My Absurd Religion, and If You Only Knew.

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