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Accepted Before You Achieve | Ps Sam Paul Pilli
Tuesday, 16 June, 2026
Have you ever felt like you need to do more, be better, or prove yourself before God can truly accept you?In this message, Ps Sam Paul Pilli explores one of the oldest lies we still believe today: that our value comes from our performance. Drawing from Ephesians 2, he unpacks the difference between living to earn approval and living from the grace we've already been given.Through relatable stories, practical examples, and biblical insight, Sam reminds us that God's love isn't something we achieve through effort, success, or spiritual performance. It's a gift. Before we accomplish anything, before we get everything right, we are already known, accepted, and loved in Christ.This message is for anyone who feels trapped by expectations, exhausted by striving, or weighed down by the pressure to measure up. Grace doesn't lower the standard of life. It changes the starting point.Take a moment to listen, reflect, and rediscover the freedom that comes when you stop striving for acceptance and start living from it.
