{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63d6855a93dfbe00116a43c6/68217460986466935d9d9f3c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why doesn't our character change?","description":"<p>Character is important to whom God wants us to be. We are called to have the image of Christ. But many do not, even though they know they should. </p><p><br></p><p>What stops people from character change? Romans 5 talks about how we should glory in our suffering because it leads to perseverance, perseverance leads to character change and character change ultimately leads to hope. </p><p><br></p><p>Because we lack a hope in God, we don't develop our character. We can't be kind because we don't know if it will work out. We can't be patient because will God come through? </p><p><br></p><p>We consider these thoughts and more this week. We pray the sermon blesses you. If you have any questions or prayer requests, please reach out to us at theservingchurchdallas@gmail.com. Hope you have a great week!</p>","author_name":"Sam Thomas"}