Straight Talk With Wayne

Segment 1: Complacency – The Silent Drift "Let’s start with complacency. It’s the idea that ‘I’m good where I’m at’—the spiritual autopilot. Maybe we’ve read the Bible enough, prayed enough, or served enough that we start thinking we’ve ‘arrived.’ But the Bible warns us about this. Revelation 3:16 says, ‘So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.’ That’s a strong warning! Complacency leads to stagnation. We stop growing, stop striving, and soon, we’re spiritually asleep. So, how do we fight it? Stay hungry for the Word, set new spiritual goals, and challenge yourself in your walk. Surround yourself with people who push you toward God, not just comfort." Segment 2: Overconfidence – The Subtle Pride "Then there’s overconfidence. Thinking we’re strong enough on our own, we stop depending on God. 1 Corinthians 10:12 warns, ‘So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!’ Even Peter, who walked on water, denied Christ when he thought he was s