About this episode

Pastor Rick discusses the importance of depending on God for blessings and how to respond to criticism like Jesus.

The Bible says, “The LORD God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him” (Psalm 146:5 CEV). In this message series, Pastor Rick talks about the ways you need to depend on God so that you can receive his blessing in your life.When you are criticized or attacked, you’ll be tempted to defend yourself. In this broadcast, Pastor Rick explains why you need to let God be your defender and, instead of retaliating, respond like Jesus did when he was insulted. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Rick Warren

Topics covered

• dependence on God
• blessings
• defense against criticism
• responding to insults
• faith

Keywords

• depend on God
• blessings
• criticism
• defender
• faith
• Psalm 146:5
• responding to insults

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalm 146:5 CEV

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