192. Are You Straddling The Line?

Welcome to episode #192! This week, Matt and Braden talk about coming up to the line of things we maybe shouldn't be involved in - where the line is and why we need to be aware of it so we don't straddle it.

It's the little things that start us down the path of damaging behaviour. 

It could be small visuals you see on YouTube or social media that you keep coming back to because of the dopamine rush you get. You just tiptoe up to the line without going over. The enemy plants little, subtle thoughts into our minds and tells us we can handle it. Be aware of what you are allowing into your mind. 

We can blur the line. 

There are times when we think it is God’s voice when it is our own or our flesh. God doesn’t lead us to a legalist standard that we can’t handle. God wants our heart and is concerned about our heart. We need to apply wisdom and not legalism. Turn from our flesh desires and fill our lives with the Holy Spirit and the good things of the Spirit. Seek Godly community. 

Consider where your tipping points are. 

Think about the points in your life when the momentum takes over and you end up going further down that path. Take note of them and recognize when you are starting to get close to them. Find someone you can talk through the grey areas with to understand if those areas are moving you closer to the tipping points.

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BRADEN HAFNER

Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He has been married for 14 years to his wife Kristen, and they live in Edmonton, Alberta. He is passionate about seeing marriages grow and thrive, and helping couples move to a deeper oneness with one another and with God. FamilyLife Canada has a variety of resources and events to help you and your spouse take your marriage to the next level. See what would benefit you at www.familylifecanada.com

MATT CLINE

Matt and his wife Louise raise their little guys, David and Oliver, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is honoured to do what he can to tackle the epidemic of pornography and sexual perversion in every way possible. Seeing lives and marriages get free and experience the love of God in profound ways is what drives him every day. He leads Restored Ministries, is a certified speaker and coach for the John Maxwell Team, and formerly played hockey in the WHL and for Hockey Canada. You can visit www.restoredministries.ca.