We should I pursue my dream or should I pursue obedience?

It's a question a lot of Christians face when thinking about career options or career

changes, and today comes to us from a list of podcasts named Josh.

Hi, Pastor John, and thank you for Aspastor John, the podcast recently.

I've been thinking of a career change.

I've been listening to a lot of podcasts that simply talk about creating your dream job

or simply call us to follow our heart.

Some of these podcasts are even hosted by Christians.

I don't want to get caught up in pursuing the American dream of being successful, making

more, working less, and achieving my full potential, especially if this is all from just a heart

of earthly gain.

But I also don't want to ignore what I believe are God-given passions and talents in my

life.

Or are they?

That would simultaneously give me a significant pay raise in a lifestyle improvement.

Is there a difference between pursuing our dreams and being obedient with the gifts and

passions God has given us?

Or are those the same thing?

Pastor John, what would you say to Josh?

Well, let's start like this.

The Bible never says that the way you decide what you ought to do is by following what

you want to do.

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