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  IDENTITY
  by Elisabeth Elliot
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Summary: Faith is hindered when we seek recognition and think in terms
of roles, rather than submitting to God's will.

Topics: "Faith And Humility", "Godly Identity"
Scripture References: Proverbs 29:25, John 5:30, John 5:42, Galatians 1:10, Colossians 3:23

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DESCRIPTION
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Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes that the search for recognition hinders
faith, as focusing on our image and seeking honor from others can
prevent us from truly believing. She highlights the importance of
aligning our thoughts and actions with God's will, just as Jesus did by
always seeking the Father's will. Elliot points out that true faith
requires prioritizing God's honor over human recognition, as Jesus
mentioned to the Pharisees in John 5:42-44.

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CONTENT
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The search for recognition hinders faith. We cannot believe so long as
we are concerned with the "image" we present to others. When we think in
terms of "roles" for ourselves and others, instead of simply doing the
task given us to do, we are thinking as the world thinks, not as God
thinks. The thought of Jesus was always and only for the Father. He did
what He saw the Father do. He spoke what He heard the Father say. His
will was submitted to the Father's will.

"You have no love for God in you," He said to the Pharisees. "I have
come accredited by my Father, and you have no welcome for me....How can
you have faith so long as you receive honor from one another, and care
nothing for the honor that comes from him who alone is God?" (Jn 5:42-44
NEB).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/elisabeth-elliot/identity/
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