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What’s Wrong With “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”?

What’s Wrong With “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves”?

“God helps those who help themselves” is the most popular verse you’ll never find in the Bible. Seeing how it falls short of the teaching of Scripture helps us better understand the truth about God’s role and ours in dealing with the challenges of life.

Two Questions to Ask Before Tackling Any Self-Improvement

Two Questions to Ask Before Tackling Any Self-Improvement

People sometimes ask me about self-improvement. Maybe they’ve made a New Year’s resolution or set a new professional goal. Others want to see change toward a healthier lifestyle. One way or another, they want to move on from where they are today. I think we all do. While there’s no shortage of self-improvement hacks, I’m convinced that there are two more fundamental questions to ask before you consider any of them. Let me start by explaining why.