But the truth is you are loved for whose you are, not what you do for others. Driven by a fear of becoming useless or replaceable, Twos will labor for love by helping or befriending others instead of living from God’s love. When you drift from the gospel promise that you are worthy because of Christ, you will work under the assumption, I am needed and worthwhile because of what I can do for you. But the amazing truth is that God didn’t create you because He needed something from you but because He wants you. Twos feel a deep sense of “needing to be needed” because they think to themselves, If you need me, you won’t reject me. Lie #2: I’m only worthy of love when I’m helpful.You are wanted, loved, and cherished right now just as you are. He came to offer a proposal of eternal love and friendship, so you don’t have to keep guessing whether you are worth pursuing or if love will ever come. You are the one Christ lived and died for, and with Him you never have to be someone else. But keeping the mask on indefinitely will only perpetuate the lie that you are not loved for who you really are. They fall into the trap of telling themselves, “I can make people like me by being less like me” which leads to disowning the parts of themselves that are truly valuable. Therefore, they strive to present a likable, acceptable image in the eyes of others. Twos fear that they will be rejected for being unwanted or unlovable. Lie #1: I am not wanted or lovable as I am. We will move deeper into each of these throughout the next 40 days. Now we’ll explore the most common lies Twos believe and see how the Bible provides much better promises and blessings. The gospel also provides specific challenges to Helpers. God created us to alleviate pain and suffering: “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”.“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” God created us to be appreciative and thankful.“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” God created us to be kind and encouraging.“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” God created us to be present and empathetic.“Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” God created us to be generous and hospitable.“And the crowds asked him, ‘What then shall we do?’ And he answered them, ‘Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.’ ”
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