Episode 16: What is Biblical Surrender? Is Surrender a Call to Passivity?

In this episode, John and Mark discuss surrender and passivity. They also discuss how surrendering to Christ doesn't mean we lose our personality. Many times in counseling and coaching, we discuss the necessity of surrender. Surrendering isn't waving a white flag, laying down our "weapons," and giving up. Surrendering is allowing Christ to work in and through me. In this episode, John and Mark also discuss why people have a hard time surrendering to God. John and Mark state that a call to surrender is not a call to passivity. Surrendering is actively depending upon Jesus. Dr. Best said, "Our union with Jesus will not lead to active or passive independence, but rather to a life of dependent activity, laboring while resting in His adequacy." Dr. Solomon adds, "God does not want us to work for Him, to witness for Him, to live for Him, He wants to get self out of the way so He can work through us." If you have questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]