Faith
Shining God’s Light Despite The World’s Shadows
Faith Facts
- Scripture teaches believers to find their identity and worth in Christ, not in the fleeting trends or opinions of culture.
- God’s love redeems us and offers lasting grace, contrasting worldly messages of shame and self-condemnation.
- Humility means recognizing God’s greatness and our value as His creations, not succumbing to self-loathing or pride.
When we fix our gaze upon Jesus, worldly distractions and doubts fade away, replaced by the light of His truth. Modern culture often offers passing fascinations, but only faith in Christ brings enduring purpose and confidence.
Some entertainment phenomena, like K-Pop Demon Hunters, can capture attention and stir emotions, but they cannot answer the deepest spiritual questions or offer real peace. It’s easy for culture to present self-worth in confusing terms, yet the Bible reminds us that our value is grounded in being loved children of God.
Many are wounded by distorted messages—both from the world and sometimes from misguided teachings—that twist humility into self-contempt. Biblical humility is not about self-hatred but about seeing oneself honestly through God’s eyes.
“In an attempt to destroy the altar of pride, our theology has created a people embroiled in self-loathing and insecurity. The same idol by a different name.”
Christian freedom means resting in grace, assured that Christ’s love does not demand self-diminishment, but calls us to shine for His glory. True faith equips us to reject both prideful self-exaltation and destructive self-criticism, celebrating the freedom found in Christ.
Let us encourage one another to see ourselves as God does—redeemed, valued, and created for His good purposes. In a world full of fleeting trends and voices, may the light of Jesus guide and strengthen our hearts.