You're Not The Boss of Me

From The Heart

Jun 06, 2021 with Andy Stanley

Our emotions don’t have to be the boss. In fact, Christians already have a boss—a better boss than anger, envy, insecurity, guilt, fear, or greed.

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Overview

May 30, 2021 with Andy Stanley

I can’t believe I said that. Why did I do that? Where did that come from? Emotions can get the best of us. If we’re not careful, things like anger, lust, greed, fear, and envy can shape our actions much more than we want them to. Monitoring our behavior is not enough. We need to monitor our hearts.

Guilt

Jun 13, 2021 with Andy Stanley

We are guilty, but not condemned. Our guilt can remind us of something, but not define us.

Envy

Jun 20, 2021 with Andy Stanley

Envy brings arrogance when we’re winning and discouragement when we’re not. It robs us of contentment and causes us to feel like—as an ancient king put it—we’re chasing after the wind.

Anger

Jun 27, 2021 with Andy Stanley

When we take a step back and acknowledge that part of the problem is that we’re not getting our own way, anger will no longer be the boss of us.

Fear

Jul 04, 2021 with Andy Stanley

You don’t have to be afraid even when there’s something to be afraid of.

Undercover Boss

Jul 11, 2021 with Andy Stanley

When we see someone we care about make bad decisions, we can either confront them about it or hope someone else does. But we should ask ourselves: are we really being kind, or are we letting fear, discomfort, or indifference be the boss of us?