Part 5: Fear

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Part 5: Fear

You're Not the Boss of Me

October 29, 2023 • Matt Paddack

All of us walk through life with occasional fear. And it’s not always a bad thing. Fear is a byproduct of our ability to think about what might happen in the future, and it can protect us from harm. However, living with too much fear can cause us to be self-absorbed, distracted, and overly protective. But the good news is this: You don’t have to be afraid even when there’s something to be afraid of.

Part 4: Anger

October 22, 2023 • Matt Paddack

When we feel anger, our emotions tell us it’s 100 percent someone else’s fault. But James, the brother of Jesus, has something different to say. When we take a step back and acknowledge what the problem is, anger will no longer be the boss of us.

Part 3: Envy

October 15, 2023 • Matt Paddack

Envy is a negative emotion that makes us compare ourselves with others in an unhealthy manner. It often results in arrogance when we're doing well and discouragement when we are not. Envy takes away our ability to be content and makes us feel like we're chasing after something that's impossible to catch. However, it doesn't have to control us. Envy does not have to be the boss of us.

Part 2: Guilt

October 8, 2023 • Matt Paddack

When it comes to guilt, many of us naturally lean in one of two ways: we wallow in it by reliving the past, or we deny it by making excuses. In either instance, guilt is causing us to be out of balance. The apostle Paul reminds us that, because of Jesus, guilt is not the boss of us.