Why We Stray and How to Come Back
Obedience is the fuel of spiritual momentum. Without it, we stall. In Chapter 4 of Are You Coachable?, Larry Stirlen doesn’t hold back: disobedience is why the church is faltering, why nations decline morally, and why believers feel powerless. God hasn’t stopped working—His people have stopped listening.
From the covenants with Israel to the decay of modern culture, Stirlen shows that blessings follow obedience, and consequences follow rebellion. We see it today: broken families, crumbling moral standards, and chaotic leadership. But instead of confronting the sin within, many churches tolerate or ignore it. Stirlen calls this out: “We aren’t coachable anymore—we are wise in our own eyes.”
This isn’t just a national issue—it’s personal. Disobedience blocks your spiritual growth. It robs you of peace, power, and purpose. Like Israel wandering the desert, many believers are spiritually stuck. Why? Because they haven’t yet said, “Yes, Coach. I’ll run the play.”