Conviction or Stubbornness? How Can You Tell?

How do you know whether standing your ground is genuine conviction—or whether you're simply being stubborn? And what should you do when almost everyone around you thinks you're wrong? The recent Lindsay Clancy trial and its reported 11–1 jury split raises a much bigger question that applies to all of us: Does standing alone mean you're standing for truth? In this FaithTalk Bible study, Pastor Donnie looks at Mordecai, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Proverbs 12:15, James 3:17 and other biblical principles that can help us understand the difference between courage, conviction, pride and stubbornness. We'll talk about how to test what you believe, why biblical conviction can still be humble, when you should listen to other people, and when following God may require you to stand even when others disagree. FaithTalk is simple Bible teaching for everyday people who want practical biblical answers for real life. If this Bible study helps you, subscribe to FaithTalk and join us for more simple, practical conversations about the Bible, hearing God, prayer, trusting God and everyday Christian living.