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The Gospel Y Chart is a diagnostic tool used by many Christians to aid in their discipleship and counseling efforts. Let’s briefly explore this tool through this animation.
At the core of the Gospel Y Chart is a worship structure. Everyone worships something, so we need to delve into their worship to identify who or what they are worshiping. This understanding enables us to come alongside them effectively.
One key aspect of the Gospel Y Chart is discerning a person’s motivations. They are either motivated by the flesh or by the gospel. When motivated by the gospel, as shown by a darkened line through the flesh, they are no longer natural people as described in 1 Corinthians 2:14. Instead, they have been transformed into a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). Understanding this transformation is crucial for us to accurately discern their motivations, as these motivations directly influence their behaviors.
By examining their behaviors, we can trace back to their heart because “out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” This insight helps us understand their potential motivations.
Here’s a more in-depth explanation of the Gospel Y Chart. It helps us determine our true identity beneath the surface of our lives. As Christians, we are not motivated by the flesh but by the gospel. The cross is a central aspect of the gospel, but the gospel encompasses much more. Being gospel-centered means our motivations are gospel-driven, which significantly impacts our worldview and interpretation of life.
As we move outward from the heart, our motivations shape our behaviors, starting with our thoughts. Ephesians 4:23 speaks of the renewing of the mind, which leads to true righteous living (Ephesians 4:24). We must consistently put off the old self (Ephesians 4:22) and renew our minds to pursue true righteous living continually.
This process is ongoing and involves creating habits of putting off the old self, renewing our minds, and moving toward righteous living. If motivated by the gospel, we mature in our transformation, though this path can be challenging. Walking in true righteous living often means going against the current of the age, opposing family members or friends who do not embrace the gospel or are nominal Christians. It is easy to revert to old patterns, which is why we must guard against them.
To support our growth, we must create “blocks and fans.” This means developing habits that support our new way of living and surrounding ourselves with friends who encourage us. We must also set up obstacles that prevent us from reverting to old ways. By strategically placing barriers, we can keep ourselves from falling back and instead move forward into true righteous living.
This animation offers a quick overview of the Gospel Y Chart. For a more detailed exploration, visit lifeovercoffee.com to access a one-hour webinar that delves deeper into this topic.