ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Are you drifting from God without realizing it? Spiritual drift rarely begins with one big decision. More often, it begins with a small compromise, a competing voice, or a good thing that gradually takes a place in our hearts that belongs to God.
In this episode, Stacy shares how a study about money led her into Ecclesiastes 5—and then into the life of Solomon. Together, we will examine what money, success, performance, approval, and accomplishment can begin saying about our worth. We will also consider how Solomon, despite his God-given wisdom, allowed other voices to influence his heart and obedience.
You will leave with practical steps to recognize compromise, turn down competing voices, and receive God’s gifts without asking them to become your identity.
Today’s Question
God’s Word tells me my worth is not measured by what I earn, achieve, or produce—so how do I recognize when my pursuit of those things is causing me to drift?
In This Episode
We explore:
- Why good things such as work, success, money, relationships, and approval can quietly become measures of our worth
- What Solomon’s life teaches us about wisdom, obedience, and spiritual drift
- How competing voices can make compromise sound reasonable
- Why knowing God’s truth is not the same as continuing to obey it
- How to enjoy God’s gifts without allowing them to become our identity
- What it means to receive our work, provision, and daily life as gifts from God
The Truth to Remember
Small compromises and competing voices can create drift before we even realize we are moving.
Let’s Walk It Out
- Name one compromise. Where have you been making an exception to something God has already made clear?
- Identify the loudest voice. Who or what has been making that compromise sound reasonable?
- Take one obedient step. Choose one specific action you can take within the next 24 hours.
- Pray for an inclined heart. Read 1 Kings 8:57–58 and pray: “Lord, incline my heart toward You. Help Your voice become the loudest voice in my life.”
Go Deeper
This episode is a high-level walk through a much larger study. The accompanying Substack article explores the vanities Solomon identifies throughout Ecclesiastes and the things that can quietly pull our hearts away from God.
Read the companion article here.
Scripture References
- Ecclesiastes 5:10–12, 18–20
- 1 Timothy 6:6–10, 17–19
- 1 Kings 3:3–14
- 1 Kings 8:57–61
- 1 Kings 11:1–13
- Deuteronomy 8:10–18
- Proverbs 2:1–5
Learn more and find additional resources at stacytassinministries.org.
