In this opening message of a new series, Pastor Matthew Johnson teaches from Deuteronomy 6–8 and challenges a foundational mindset of the Christian life: all that we have belongs to God. He explains how God’s people often forget His faithfulness when blessing increases, slowly shifting credit from God to themselves.

Using the story of Israel, Pastor Matthew shows how obedience and blessing work together, and why forgetting God’s role leads to pride, pressure, and rebellion. He also connects this warning to modern culture, where self-reliance and ownership can quietly replace trust in God.

Jesus’ teaching in Luke 14 reinforces that following Him begins with surrender, not ownership. This message invites listeners to reflect honestly on what they are holding tightly and to intentionally release it back to God through prayer and obedience.

Watch the full message on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfDMeGrbQHg