Description
Have you ever considered how much your culture influences the way you think, make decisions and live your life? What if some of the values you've accepted since childhood are actually keeping you from developing a closer relationship with God?
Every nation has its own traditions, beliefs and values. But as followers of Jesus Christ, we're called to something greater—a new way of life shaped by the values of God's coming Kingdom.
In Philippians 3:20, the apostle Paul reminds Christians that "our citizenship is in heaven." What does that mean for how we live today?
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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS VIDEO
• How your culture influences your values, attitudes and decisions.
• The difference between surface culture and the deeper beliefs that shape your worldview.
• Why even seemingly good cultural values can conflict with God's way of life.
• How the apostle Paul taught early Christians to overcome cultural and religious traditions.
• What Philippians 3:20 reveals about our citizenship in God's Kingdom.
• How to identify cultural assumptions that may be hindering your spiritual growth.
• Practical ways to begin living according to God's values rather than society's expectations.
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⏱️ CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 - How Does Culture Shape Your Life?
00:25 - Surface Culture vs. Deep Culture
00:54 - How Your Culture Influences Your Values
01:49 - Lessons From Nigeria: Recognizing Cultural Influences
02:35 - When American Values Conflict With God's Way
03:34 - The Early Church's Struggle With Culture
04:09 - The Apostle Paul and a New Citizenship
04:26 - Our Citizenship Is in Heaven (Philippians 3:20)
05:11 - Galatians: Choosing God's Way Over Human Traditions
06:08 - Living by the Values of God's Kingdom
06:27 - Examining Your Own Cultural Beliefs
06:50 - Putting God's Kingdom First
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