The Error of Positive Thinking

 The Error of Positive Thinking

From: Today God Is First by Os Hillman

September 17, 2020

..."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 political climate, we are barraged with every possible means of becoming more influential believers concerning our workplace, our interpersonal relationships, racial interactions and a plethora of other areas of influence.

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 visionary leaders, but we must be careful that our vision is born out of His Holy Spirit, not from the latest self-help program. These ideas lead us away from dependence on God to a self-based psychology designed to give us more power, prosperity, and significance--while they can lead us to espouse error and involve ourselves in ungodly missions.

The ultimate result 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. But we must 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.

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

Have you tapped into the real power source of the soul? Ask the Lord to reveal and empower you through His Holy Spirit today. Then you will know what real positive thinking and action are.