Taking Credit vs Giving God Glory
Show notes
Someone compliments your work. Do you simply say, “Thank you,” or respond with, “Glory be to God”? According to PF, you can say both, but the real question is: who gets the credit?In this episode of PF Unfiltered, PF, Esther and Roseline tackle a question many Christians wrestle with: How do you acknowledge your abilities, celebrate your achievements and take pride in your hard work without taking God's glory?Roseline shares her therapist's advice on learning to celebrate personal wins, while PF offers a different perspective: celebrate your achievements, but never lose sight of the One who makes them possible. After all, confidence becomes dangerous when we begin to rely solely on ourselves and lose sight of God.The discussion draws on biblical accounts such as Moses striking the rock, Rahab's red cord in Jericho and Peter's empty nets to unpack the difference between self-confidence and God-confidence. They also examine the pressure of the familiar “Do you not see your mates?” comparison trap many of us grew up with, and why trusting God should never be an excuse to neglect hard work.
💬 Be honest: when someone compliments you, what do you actually say? Thank you, glory to God, or both? Tell us below.
CHAPTERS
00:00 "Thank You" or "Glory to God"? Today's Question
01:20 Why PF Says Both: Thank You AND Glory to God
02:58 How Moses Took God's Glory at the Rock
06:31 "Celebrate Your Wins": Therapy Advice vs. Scripture
10:46 Got a Promotion? Don't Gloss Over What God Did
13:21 African Parents, Grades and the Comparison Trap
15:57 David, Goliath and Where Real Confidence Comes From20:38 Rahab, Jericho and the Red Cloth of Faith
25:18 "Submarine Christianity": Hiding Your Faith at Work
26:59 Peter's Empty Nets: When Your Own Strength Runs Out
33:35 So, Can Christians Ever Take Credit?
36:35 You've Been Walking on Water This Whole Time
38:14 For Christians Who Feel Like They're Drowning
40:46 The Farmer and the Rain: Work Hard, Trust God
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