Sindependence

My sin of choice is Independence.

Most of my other sin branches from wanting or seeking independence.

It wasn't until a year ago when I was called out for my bad attitude that I was made aware my desire to be independent is a sin.

I like to be original. Knowing about bands others do not, not liking bands others do, having mannerisms different then the norm, and finding interests in the culturally uninteresting. How do I have friends?

The low point of my Sindependence was when I couldn't get my truck up a snowy hill and proceeded to walk all the way home instead of call for a ride. I got home, dried my hair, changed my clothes, and hoped no one would ask about my snow travels. Unfortunately Ryan Dix asked me that exact question. I told my story, and he called me an idiot. The words I needed to hear.

God doesn't call us to be by ourselves (Genesis 2:18). God exists in perfect community(Father, Son, Holy Spirit), and so we should seek community with fellow believers.

so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
(Romans 12:5)

We need to come together, grow together, and exalt Christ together; for our joy and God's Glory.

Luckily I have a Church and a group of friends who not only put up living with me for 2 years, but would and will call me out for this sin of mine. I desire to grow in my faith and understanding of Christ, and to do this I need my friends. I'm truly blessed and thankful to call Doxa my home and look forward to what God has in store for us!