When Your Identity Is Threatened

Too often, we only follow God's instructions if it serves our own agenda. This study in Jonah exposes the national hero who chose rebellion over mercy. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller does an autopsy of Jonah's heart to reveal why we flee from God when our identity is threatened. What if our political and social tribes can become idols?  This is part two of the sermon, "Running from God." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Podcast Timestamps: 05:18 – Career Suicide: Why Jonah was disowning his entire faith. 08:55 – The Heart Autopsy: Three visceral reasons why we choose rebellion over mission. 09:50 – The Identity Crisis: Being a national hero made it impossible for Jonah to obey. 10:20 – The Nationalist Trap: When political tribes are more important than the Gospel. 11:58 – Bigger Than the Agenda: Confronting the reality that God loves the people we hate. 16:03 – The Choice: Choosing to trust the God who better.   Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.  SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/