For the Gospel Podcast Christian Liberty: Resting and Playing
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Feb 16, 2026 A discussion on how rest and play are gifts, not sins, and why motivations and boundaries matter. A walkthrough of the Bible’s teaching on Sabbath and Jesus’ rhythms of withdrawal and fellowship. Practical benefits of recreation for spirit, mind, body, perspective, and family. Warning signs when leisure becomes escape or idol. Eight diagnostic questions to evaluate and steward your time wisely.
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Rest Resets Body, Mind, And Soul
- Rest renews spiritually, mentally, and physically and helps you see the big picture.
- Changing pace and place reveals eternal priorities and clarifies what matters.
Choose Profitable Recreation
- Use wisdom: not every lawful pleasure is profitable in the long run.
- Identify which recreation restores you versus which leaves you dull or numb.
Ask Eight Diagnostic Questions
- Ask diagnostic questions before resting or recreating to evaluate spiritual fruit.
- Use gratitude, presence, responsibility, and long-term shaping of loves as filters.