A Theology to Believe, Part 2
A Theology to Believe, Part 2  
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Published On: Mon Dec 08 2025
Description: When overwhelmed and ready to quit, your need is perspective, the antidote to discouragement. Chip shares how to gain this perspective.God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragementA - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCER - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOMT - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVEHanging tough in tough times demand we:1. Get God’s perspective on our circumstances. Jas. 1:9-112. Get God’s perspective on our future. -Jas. 1:12a3. Get God’s perspective on our motivation. -Jas. 1:12aSummary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement!1. Re-evaluate your circumstances.The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT?2. Re-evaluate your focus.The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty of God’s PROMISES?3. Re-evaluate your motivation.The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get relief and please myself?Broadcast ResourceSeries ResourcesMessage NotesYear End MatchDouble Your Gift TodayMinistry ReportAdditional ResourcesChristmas GiftsConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003