The Error of Positive Thinking

The Error of Positive Thinking by Os Hillman

..."Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit," says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6

God's people should be the most positive, joyful people on earth. This joy should be a by-product of a healthy, intimate relationship with Jesus.

In today's climate, we are barraged with every possible means of becoming more productive believers. Positive thinking and self-help philosophy are promoted as tools for believers to fulfill their potential and overcome the mountains in their lives.

God calls each of us to be visionaries, but we must be careful that our vision is born out of His Spirit, not out of the latest self-help program.

These ideas of self actualization and self realization lead us away from dependence on God to a self-based psychology designed to give us more power, more prosperity, and more personal significance.

The result of this line of thinking is heresy.

Our faith in God becomes faith in faith. It is born out of hard work and diligence rather than obedience to God's Spirit.

The problem lies in that these philosophies sound good, and can even be supported by Bible verses. Beware of anything that puts the burden of performance on you rather than God.

There are times in our lives when God doesn't want us to climb every mountain. Sometimes He wants us to go around. Knowing the difference is the key to being a man or woman led by the Spirit instead of being a person who is driven by goals.

God has called us to affect the workplace through His Spirit, not by our might.

Have you tapped into the real power source of the soul?

Ask the Lord to reveal this truth to you in a profound and life-altering way, and ask Him to empower you through His Spirit toward the attainment of the goals He desires you to pursue.

Then you will know what real positive thinking is.