Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill Perry
Week 4: Chapter 3 — God Is Self-Sufficient
Read Chapter 3 of Holier Than Thou. Key passages: Acts 17:24–25; Psalm 50:10–12; John 5:26.
Previewing Week 4 of Holier Than Thou
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We live in a world that tells us our worth is tied to how much we are needed — but God needs nothing. This week we explore why that is not cold news, but the most liberating truth in the universe.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Jackie discusses God's aseity — His self-existence and self-sufficiency. Before reading this chapter, had you thought much about the idea that God has no needs? What was your gut reaction to that concept?
2.Paul declares in Acts 17:24–25 that God is not served by human hands 'as though He needed anything.' How does this truth challenge the way we sometimes think about our service to God or our worship — as if we are doing Him a favor?
3.Jackie connects God's self-sufficiency to His trustworthiness: because He lacks nothing, He cannot be motivated by selfishness or scarcity. How does that logic work, and do you find it convincing?