Solid As They Come Podcast
Solid As They Come Podcast
Holy Accountability: When the Problem Isn't Them, It's You
Honest self-evaluation stands as the cornerstone of authentic spiritual growth. When was the last time you measured your own spiritual progress instead of pointing fingers at others? Drawing from Romans 12:3, we explore why Paul urged believers to "be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us."
Many of us fall into a dangerous pattern: praying briefly after years of disconnection, then wondering why God hasn't immediately transformed our circumstances. We want five-star relationships while investing two-star commitment. This misalignment reveals a powerful truth that applies to every relationship in our lives, especially our walk with God.
The spiritual principle is clear—"the amount you give will determine the amount you get back" (Luke 6:38). Before abandoning a marriage, giving up on a dream, or questioning God's faithfulness, we must first examine whether we're standing in our own way. Are you treating your spouse with the same love you expect in return? Are you devoting the same energy to your relationship with God that you want God to invest in you?
Your testimony—the complete, unfiltered story of God's work in your life—serves as powerful evidence of divine transformation. Don't be ashamed of where you've been. When we tell the whole truth about our journey, both the struggles and the triumphs, God receives maximum glory. There is victory in honesty, liberation in transparency.
Take a moment today to ask yourself: Am I wasting time or truly investing in what matters? Where's the evidence of progress and growth? Where's the proof that I've given my life to God? Your breakthrough might begin with the humility to pray as David did: "Search me, O God, and know my heart... Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."