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LookingOut · 01-08-2014, 11:51 AM

I learned in my New Wine class this morning that the only pure motivation to get sober is to please God and to glorify Him. Any other motivation is a selfish one--it may even be a good one, like being healthy or holding on to your family or job, but it is still an agenda and an idol before God.

When I realize this, I understand I have to get out of God's way and allow Him to transform me. He is the one who has the power to do so. When I am in my own strength, I fail. If I keep my eyes on Him, it is His power that does the changing work.

I really do have a trust problem. I have gone my own way. It is like Peter walking on the water. With his eyes on Jesus he succeeded. When he looked away, he sank.

These verses are a good reminder that Christ has the power and the victory. I have to get myself out of the way and become willing.

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01-08-2014, 11:51 AM	#3
LookingOut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,160	I learned in my New Wine class this morning that the only pure motivation to get sober is to please God and to glorify Him. Any other motivation is a selfish one--it may even be a good one, like being healthy or holding on to your family or job, but it is still an agenda and an idol before God. When I realize this, I understand I have to get out of God's way and allow Him to transform me. He is the one who has the power to do so. When I am in my own strength, I fail. If I keep my eyes on Him, it is His power that does the changing work. I really do have a trust problem. I have gone my own way. It is like Peter walking on the water. With his eyes on Jesus he succeeded. When he looked away, he sank. These verses are a good reminder that Christ has the power and the victory. I have to get myself out of the way and become willing.

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