'Restored by God, {yet} Relying on Men'

Today, we were given lots of truth at church. What I remember most is the passage of David taking the census in 2 Samuel 24. Pastor Horner's applications from this text were piercing. It really hit home to our sinful nature that we exhibit.

1. Performance-based Acceptance.
   - We often care too much about what others think or say about us, and that guides our decisions. We often approve people for what they can do for us.
2. 'We often have an attitude based on the opinions on what others did, not on what Christ did.'
   - For example, this person did this to me, so I can do that back and not show grace like Christ. I have a right to stay upset at them... Wrong.
3. We tend to rely on our capabilites, not the capabilites of God.

D.Horner, 4/10/05, 'Restored by God, Relying on Men'
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