{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"West Side Church of Christ - Elkton Ky","title":"As Much As Lies Within You (From our 12-14-25 Worship)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1402,"description":"Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/KcIe-5yt19c\nEpisode Summary\nPresident Harry Truman’s mother-in-law, Madge Wallace, famously despised him. Despite her hostility, Truman treated her with kindness and respect until the day she died. How do we maintain that level of character when dealing with people who make our lives miserable?\nIn this episode, we dig into Psalm 120 and Romans 12 to find the biblical blueprint for dealing with conflict. We discuss the importance of leaving vengeance to God, understanding the root of our anger, and refusing to let the bad behavior of others lower our spiritual standards.\nKey Takeaways\nRemember God’s Track Record (Psalm 120:1): Before panicking about a current conflict, remember that God has answered you in distress before. Your situation might be hard, but it is not new to God.\nName the Problem (Psalm 120:2): You have to identify the deceit or the issue clearly. Sometimes, doing the emotional legwork to find the root cause reveals if the problem is truly them, or if it is actually within us.\nLeave the Vengeance to God (Psalm 120:3-4): It is natural to want justice, but we are not equipped to mete it out correctly. Like adding salt to mashed potatoes, only God knows the exact, perfect amount of judgment required.\nAccept the World is Broken (Psalm 120:5-6): We often ask, \"Why me?\" sometimes the only answer is that we live in a fallen world. This world is not meant to be a comfortable commune; it is a refining fire meant to prepare us for the next life.\nDon’t Lower Your Standards (Psalm 120:7): When the world speaks war, you must speak peace. This isn’t about being a pushover; it is about not letting evil overcome you. If you return hate for hate, the world has successfully controlled you.\nScripture References (ESV)\nRomans 12:9-21: \"Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.\"\nPsalm 120: \"In my distress I...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lvjrvJQzIzEamCIrdKMIrIgeJhJiQm_6B3NGmBkvnkU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMTFj/NDA4ZDU1M2YyMDdj/ZWFiZjA0MDU1MDE2/NWNmNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}