013 - Living Congruent With Who I Know I Am
Today’s episode of Changing features Scott Romney. A long-time follower of Christ, Scott has been a devout church-goer his entire life. But despite being a follower of Christ, Scott still experienced a change that made him realize he wasn’t the best version of himself.
How did Scott realize he wasn’t his best self?
His story of change started in high school. While he was a friendly and open person, he typically avoided the questions or situations that would lead him to encounter experiences that weren’t his own.
Growing up in Utah, his minority friends did not share the same experiences as Scott.
His friends opened up new perspectives for Scott, and he began to realize nativity is not an excuse to ask hard questions.
Christ didn’t sacrifice himself for one particular group or area; it was for all people of this earth.
What were the hard questions Scott didn’t want to address?
He didn’t want to address any questioning of his religion because those questions made him doubt his devotion.
With his friendship and later marriage, there were times he would do or say something, intending to be helpful but instead hurting those people he cared about. He had to acknowledge that he hurt them, even though he had the best intentions.
Scott’s religious views guide his actions.
There are many things Christ could have said in the Old Testament and New Testament through prophets’ mouths or could have been written.
God chose to start start with the most important commandments: love God and love thy neighbor. And that was it.
Christ didn’t set out to say that he “I’m right,” he set out to say, this is what is right. We should all follow that example.
God doesn’t only work miracles through his followers; he works miracles through all people.
Scott’s final piece of advice: Have a sincere heart and make the appropriate changes. Focus on the intent of every conversation on what is right and not who is right.
If Scott’s story speaks with you, connect with him on LinkedIn.
MUSIC CREDIT: Audio Jungle
(Note: This podcast is not an official podcast of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)
