{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"God Has Not Changed His Mind (Part 1)","description":"In this powerful teaching, Dr. Siohvaughn Funches continues her study on the life of David, diving deep into God\u2019s perspective on righteousness and the significance of the heart. Through 1 Samuel 16 and other key scriptures, Dr. Funches reminds listeners that man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. She encourages believers to stop judging themselves\u2014or others\u2014based on performance or external standards and instead receive the gift of righteousness that comes by faith in Jesus Christ. This episode is a call to stop striving for approval through self-righteousness and to rest in the righteousness that God freely gives. Using David\u2019s story, Dr. Funches paints a compelling picture of how even when man overlooks us\u2014sometimes even those closest to us\u2014God still appoints and anoints according to His purpose. If God chose David, the overlooked shepherd boy, He can and has chosen you. Key Takeaways:   God\u2019s standard is the heart: He does not judge by outward appearance (1 Samuel 16).   Self-righteousness is rejected: It's not about what you do or don\u2019t do\u2014true righteousness is a gift received by faith in Jesus.   You are already righteous: If you believe in Jesus, you are clothed in God\u2019s own righteousness\u2014nothing you do can add to that.   You may be overlooked by people\u2014but not by God: Even David\u2019s own father and brothers didn\u2019t consider him, but God appointed him king.   Your calling is from God: Man may appoint leaders, but true spiritual authority and calling come from God Himself.   Don\u2019t miss God: Even without external validation, remain faithful and confident in what God has said and shown you.   &amp;nbsp; Love the show ? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Join The One Thing That\u2019s Needful community today:   awowwomen.com   Siohvaughn Funches Spotify    Siohvaughn Funches Facebooks    Siohvaughn Funches Amazon   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The One Thing That's Needful","author_url":"http:\/\/faithcomesbyhearing.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39572615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39572615"}