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Are You Following God or Just Following the Crowd? | Legacy Church | Pastor Steve Smothermon

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The most profound challenge of true obedience lies not in recognizing what is right, but in steadfastly standing for that truth when you find yourself alone or outnumbered. Consider the story of Caleb and the ten spies; they all witnessed the same beautiful land, tasted its abundant fruit, and encountered the same daunting giants. They unanimously acknowledged that the truth of God's promise was evident. However, when fear took center stage, doubts began to creep in, twisting reason in favor of retreat. Disobedience began to masquerade as wisdom, and the ten spies declared, “We can’t possibly conquer this land.” In stark contrast, Caleb boldly proclaimed, “Let's go at once!”

Conviction Is a Decision | Just A Thought | Pastor Steve Smothermon

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Conviction is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, even though it’s rarely comfortable. When the word of God exposes something in us, that uneasy feeling isn’t God pushing us away. It’s He drawing us closer. Conviction is not condemnation. Condemnation tells you who you are and leaves you stuck. Conviction shows you where you are and invites you forward.