EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 8 MIN
5 Ways Christians Fool Themselves Spiritually - SFT
from Spiritually Fit Today · host Back To The Bible
How do you know if you’re fooling yourself spiritually? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole shares from his own story—serious illness, recovery, and the temptation to assume God was finished with him—to unpack five common ways committed Christians fool themselves spiritually. Using James 1:22–24, he explains how listening without doing becomes self-deception. https://bttb.org/fooling-myself 4 R action steps - Read: Read James 1:22–24 slowly, out loud if possible. - Reflect: Ask which one line from the passage exposes a current delay or excuse in your life. - Respond: Write one concrete step God has already asked you to do and commit to doing it within 24 hours. - Reveal: Tell a trusted friend or family member your one-sentence barrier and ask them to hold you accountable this week. Email Arnie: [email protected] Keywords: Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole, spiritual self-deception, James 1:22-24, Christian podcast, spiritual checkup, discipleship, obedience, faith and works, spiritual assessment, Christian growth, grace, delay, accountability Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft
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