Most Misused Verse of All Time…?

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“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Phil 4:13 

What a great promise!  But what is it a promise for? This may be the most misused verse of all time. 

God does promise to help us and strengthen us in all situations.  But people have used this verse in some interesting ways. Here’s a sample of how you might hear it applied: 

  • “God will help me make the 35 foot winning jumpshot”
  • “God will help me with this financial disaster”
  • “God will help me fix this lawn mower”
  • “God will help me get this virus off my computer”
  • “God will help me with ______________ problem” 

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