Many men live like spiritual orphans, grinding, striving, and performing to prove they are enough. We tie our worth to productivity, titles, leadership success, or even spiritual output. But Scripture tells a different story.

In this episode of The Unshaken Power of 4 Podcast, we unpack Romans 8:15–17 and the powerful truth of adoption. You are not a slave living in fear. You are a son. You have been adopted into God’s family. You cry “Abba, Father.” You are an heir with Christ.

The Anchor Text – Romans 8:15–17

“The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…”

Key Insights:

Not Slaves, but Sons

Fear-driven striving is not the Spirit’s work.

Adoption is Settled Identity

You are not trying to become a son—you already are one.

Practical Steps for This Week

Memorize Romans 8:15–17.

Pray it daily. Let the Spirit remind you:

“I am God’s child, not a slave to performance.”

Identify One Area of Striving.

Where are you trying to prove your worth?

Bring that area to God as “Abba” and ask for freedom to rest.

Strengthen a Brother.

Share this episode with a man who’s grinding hard.

Remind him he’s defined by adoption, not output.

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