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The Challenges of Elevating Personal Feelings and Experiences Over Scripture

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The Challenges of Elevating Personal Feelings and Experiences Over Scripture

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In this week’s episode, Emerson discusses the importance of prioritizing Scripture over personal feelings and experiences, especially in the context of marriage. He emphasizes that subjective experiences should not dictate one's understanding of truth, and that God's Word must remain the ultimate authority in guiding beliefs and actions. The discussion explores the dangers of allowing emotions to overshadow biblical teachings, the distinction between subjective and objective truth, and practical ways to trust and obey God's Word amidst personal pain.

Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D.

Author, Speaker, Pastor

Questions to Consider

How do you balance personal emotions with scriptural guidance when they seem to conflict?
Can personal pain ever justify deviating from biblical teachings, or is scripture always the final authority?
In moments of high emotion, like within marriage, how can one ensure actions align with biblical truth rather than feelings?
What steps can you take to safeguard against letting your emotions dictate your faith and practice?

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