The Shocking Self-Help Lie Many Christians Believe 🇬🇧

Are you unknowingly replacing the Gospel of Jesus with the gospel of self-help?
In today’s culture, we’re constantly told: “Believe in yourself,” “Unlock your potential,” “You have the power within you.”

But here’s the shocking truth: many of these self-help messages have crept into the church — and they sound biblical… but they’re not.

In this video, I’ll expose how the self-help culture deceives Christians, how it can lead to spiritual burnout, and why true transformation only comes through the Holy Spirit, not through our own effort. If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, anxious, or overwhelmed by trying to “do more” for God… this video will give you a fresh perspective on finding rest in Christ.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: The Trap You Didn’t See Coming
01:15 – The Gospel of ‘Me’: The Subtle Shift of Focus
02:45 – Warning Signs You’re Caught in the Self-Help Trap
02:49 – Sign #1: High Productivity but No Peace
03:50 – Sign #2: Checklist Christianity
04:23 – Sign #3: When Your Bible Stays Closed
05:09 – The Hidden Danger of Replacing the Gospel
05:58 – The Turning Point: Freedom in Christ
06:18 – A Biblical Take on Self-Help
06:46 - Step 1 - Evaluate your Sources.
07:13 - Step 2 - Check your Motives.
07:33 - Step 3 - Focus on the Gospel Daily.
07:58 - Step 4 - Seek Real Community.
08:17 - Step 5 - Use Tools, but don’t...
08:54 – Conclusion: True Rest vs. Self-Reliance
09:48 – Go Deeper
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🌐 DUTCH AND ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT

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📖 BIBLE VERSES IN THIS VIDEO

• John 15:5 – “Apart from Me, you can do nothing.”
• Philippians 4:7 – “The peace of God… will guard your hearts.”
• Jeremiah 17:5 – “Cursed is the one who trusts in man…”
• Galatians 5:22-23 – “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”
• 2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed…”
• Psalm 37:7 - “Be still before the Lord"

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