“Despicable” isn’t a word we use very often—unless you’re talking to a 5-year-old about the yellow, overalls-wearing “minions” from the movie, Despicable Me.
But if we’re not careful, we can harbor negative thoughts and believe that we really do deserve to be hated or mistreated—that we really are despicable. Have you ever found yourself wondering if you’re “good enough” or if bad things keep happening to you because you’ve done something wrong?
God doesn’t expect us to be perfect, and He certainly doesn’t want us to hate or detest ourselves. These five answers from Billy Graham may help you:
Q: I feel like I’ll never be good enough to follow Christ.
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Q: How do I know if I’ve been good enough to get into heaven?
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Q: I don’t see why God even puts up with us.
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Q: I guess people like me are just hopeless.
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Q: How can I become a better person?
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